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STEM School Highlands Ranch
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
8773 Ridgeline Blvd,
Highlands Ranch, CO
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
3.67
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
B-
B-
C+
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.67
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Reading Proficiency
67%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
76
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Full Time Teachers
74
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Part Time Teachers
2
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Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
26
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AP Pass Rate
69.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
25.6%
State Average
25%
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Science
62.7%
State Average
30.7%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
294:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
61.9%
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Female
38.1%
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White
51.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
24.8%
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Hispanic
12.8%
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Two or more races
8.8%
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Black
1.3%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best College Prep Public HS in Colorado
#4
Best Charter ES in Colorado
#5
Best Charter MS in Colorado
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
188 Students
Colorado State University
172 Students
Colorado School of Mines
143 Students
University of Denver
88 Students
University of Colorado Denver
81 Students
Stanford University
61 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
52 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
47 Students
University of California - Berkeley
45 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
99 Students
Biology
51 Students
Mechanical Engineering
50 Students
Computer Software Engineering
33 Students
Business
31 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Aerospace Engineering
30 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
25 Students
Electrical Engineering
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/31/2024
My experience at STEM has been largely positive. The competitive environment has pushed me to become the best student I can be. However, this same culture can sometimes be quite stressful. At STEM, maintaining a 4.0 GPA is average, and taking at least three AP classes each year is also considered standard. Even a 1300 SAT score can be perceived as below average. While STEM has undoubtedly helped me grow, it can be discouraging when one B among all A's is viewed negatively.
9/30/2024
The best parts of my experience at STEM have been the teachers who have helped me in and out of school. It was unfortunate that until recently STEM had a low teacher retention rate meaning I rarely had the same great teacher twice. The math department has been mixed but recently stabilized to a good average. I would love to see more consistent quality in lunches as the vast majority were pizza.
8/2/2024
Very safe, friendly staff & teachers to make kids feel welcomed. They have resources available to help students with social and emotional behavior as well as academic support.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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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List Price Range
$465K - $3.6M
Homes For Sale
83
Average Home Value
$832,209
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$157,515
% of College Grads
65%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,814 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.8%
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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 3.67, 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 $832,209. 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.