STEM School Highlands Ranch

STEM School Highlands Ranch

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
8773 Ridgeline Blvd,  Highlands Ranch, CO
3.9
3.4
1,452 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Hoffman
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
74
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
69.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
25%
Science
62.7%
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
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.9%
Female
38.1%
White
51.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.8%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Colorado
#4 Best Charter ES in Colorado
#5 Best Charter MS in Colorado
Source: Niche

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.
University of Colorado Boulder 195 Students
Colorado State University 180 Students
Colorado School of Mines 147 Students
University of Denver 91 Students
University of Colorado Denver 85 Students
Stanford University 63 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 53 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 52 Students
University of California - Berkeley 47 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 101 Students
Biology 56 Students
Mechanical Engineering 53 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Aerospace Engineering 33 Students
Computer Software Engineering 32 Students
Business 31 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25 Students
Electrical Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 61 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/15/2025
The school was ok. It is a smaller school in Dauglas County but some teachers where great. A lot better then other school
4.0 Parent
3/3/2024
My daughter has been at STEM since 7th grade and it has been a great school for her. She was part of their BEST Robotics program throughout her time at STEM and it helped her determine that she wanted to go to the American College of the Building Arts and pursue an applied sciences degree in architectural carpentry. The program also helped her get accepted to her college of choice.
5.0 Parent
3/2/2024
This is the best school in the Denver Metro area for those who want to know and understand things, not just follow directions.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 81 Reviews
1.0 student
3/23/2026
My friend was clearly having a hard time focusing and he had uncontrolable body tremors and he was on the edge of an overdose. We brought him to the nurses and they just sent him back listing it as a "panic attack". The same thing also happened to 3 other people in this school but one actually ended...
2.0 parent
3/11/2026
I am a parent of the Kindergarten student here at STEM.The biggest reason I picked STEM school was because of its diversity as our kid is colored in a neighborhood where more than 90% of students are white. However, the decision was very wrong. My kid was isolated for a month in the classroom away f...
5.0 parent
1/30/2026
STEM School Highlands Ranch is a school where students are truly known and supported. The teachers are deeply committed to both academic excellence and student well-being, taking time to build strong relationships and meet learners where they are. They are approachable, passionate, and consistently...
5.0 parent
1/12/2024
Many activities and programs (besides STEM based. Kids are very accepted and easy for students to make friends.

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STEM School Highlands Ranch is a charter school for students in grades K-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 1,452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. STEM School Highlands Ranch has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $838,009. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherry Hills Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Highlands Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near STEM School Highlands Ranch.

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