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

1,323 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Chris Page

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
28

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
76%

Average GPA
3.56

Graduation Rate
93%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.56	Reading Proficiency 76%
Math Proficiency 50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 69	Full Time Teachers 69
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average SAT 1240 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

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

226:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.1%	Female 46.9%
White 64.5%	Hispanic 19.4%
Two or more races 7.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander 4.9%
Black 3.2%	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 432 Students

University of Colorado Boulder 424 Students

University of Colorado Denver 170 Students

University of Northern Colorado 166 Students

University of Denver 159 Students

Colorado School of Mines 140 Students

Metropolitan State University of Denver 135 Students

Colorado Mesa University 122 Students

University of Wyoming 111 Students

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 107 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 171 Students

Psychology 103 Students

Biology 92 Students

Computer Science 75 Students

Finance 54 Students

Engineering 54 Students

Nursing 52 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students

Criminology 41 Students

Mechanical Engineering 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

5/22/2026

I love Highlands Ranch and all of the amazing opportunities that are provided. You are presented with so many different resources and people to go to if you need help, and as an involved student, I feel like I am able to make a genuine impact on my school and community through those resources and opportunities.

5.0 Senior

9/8/2025

Highlands Ranch High School has been such an amazing school for me to attend. There are so many different opportunities for students, teachers, and parents to enjoy. The atmosphere is just incredible, and there's so much school spirit.

4.0 Senior

6/17/2025

HRHS is a part of one of the most competitive leagues in CO and while our sports might not compare to rival schools, our academics and arts are high achieving. When it comes to preparing for college, our AP classes do a great job teaching students to handle a large work load and help students personalize their education based on their specific needs.

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3.0 other

11/30/2025

The learning stuff was alr. They do alot to prepare you for college. lots of racism and they dont care

5.0 parent

11/12/2025

Highlands Ranch High School has excellent leadership and creates a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment. As a college professor involved in teaching graduate business students, I look for specific indicators of success in a solid school with strong potential: Quality leadership an...

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...

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Colorado Douglas County Highlands Ranch 80130

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,323 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% 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 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 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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