Highlands Ranch High School

Highlands Ranch High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9375 Cresthill Ln,  Highlands Ranch, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
3.7
3.6
1,390 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Page
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
79.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
30.7%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
67.6%
Hispanic
17.6%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 413 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 407 Students
University of Colorado Denver 174 Students
University of Northern Colorado 172 Students
University of Denver 151 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 135 Students
Colorado School of Mines 129 Students
Colorado Mesa University 120 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 108 Students
Arizona State University 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 178 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 96 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Engineering 53 Students
Finance 52 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Criminology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 328 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/27/2023
Some of my best parts of my experience are the school activities and events that they put on, they have amazing school spirit and hype. Some things that could be improved are the facilities as sometimes they don't have soap or necessities in them.
5.0 Parent
9/29/2023
Highlands Ranch High School is an incredible school with amazing teachers. There are lots of clubs and sports for the students to choose from and get involved. The principal is an incredible person and role model. Many of the teachers care a lot about their students and will take the time to put in a lot of work and thought into all they do. It is a smaller school than the surrounding schools which has its benefits especially when it comes to wanting to get involved.
3.0 Senior
3/17/2023
The teachers there are helpful and understanding. The curriculum is pretty good. The food, diversity, and college readiness is poor though. I feel pretty safe at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 16 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/16/2025
I agree about poor leadership and allowing kids to misbehave. Having my kid here was a terrible experience. Would not recommend
1.0 parent
7/7/2024
My daughter had a very bad experience at this school. She was not challenged at all and got a 3.9 GOA without even trying. She felt that most of her teachers (other than two) were lazy, doing the absolute bare bare minimum necessary to get by. The environment of the girls basketball team is nasty an...
5.0 parent
2/24/2023
zariyat hossain went here and he loves it (my son)
1.0 parent
12/8/2022
Struggled with mental health and that awfully rude woman at the counseling desk wouldn't let me talk to a counselor. I am severely disappointed to say the least. This school preaches that it's a safe space and that you can get help if you need it, but they have let me and others down time and time a...

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Highlands Ranch High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highlands Ranch, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,390 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Highlands Ranch High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Canyon High School, Mountain Vista High School, Arapahoe High School, and more. Learn more about what Highlands Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highlands Ranch High School.

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