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
1,538 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Page
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
79.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
30.7%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 410 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 396 Students
University of Colorado Denver 180 Students
University of Northern Colorado 173 Students
University of Denver 156 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 140 Students
Colorado School of Mines 127 Students
Colorado Mesa University 116 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 106 Students
Arizona State University 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Biology 102 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Engineering 53 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Finance 48 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Criminology 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 326 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/27/2024
My experience at Highlands Ranch high school is A positive one. From engaged teachers to fun homecomings I appreciate my high school experience.
3.0 Parent
7/18/2023
I don't think they push their students hard enough educationally. Sports was a big deal to my daughter and their sport program was lacking and they don't card enough to fix it.
4.0 Alum
5/30/2023
Highlands Ranch High School has predominantly strong and kind educators who are passionate about what they teach. I've found that a lot of the teachers truly care about student success as well as their students' mental health. The student spirit is also fairly strong throughout all grade levels. The issue I mostly had with high school was the students that were disrespectful, but I'm sure that those are found everywhere.
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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
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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...
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5.0 parent
2/24/2023
zariyat hossain went here and he loves it (my son)
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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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