Highlands Ranch High School
School Overview
Highlands Ranch High School is a public school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is a school in Douglas County School District RE-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 60% of students are proficient in Math learning and 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,745 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 90 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,745 students are attending Highlands Ranch High School. By gender, there are 924 and 821 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highlands Ranch High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 109 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| White | 81 | 37 | 44 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 49 | 60 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 90 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highlands Ranch High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 86.7% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 90 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 86.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 13 | 14.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 349 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 121,711 Households |
| Population | 338,139 |
| Male | 169,235 |
| Female | 169,782 |
| Child Population | 111,316 |
| Total Housing Units | 125,773 Units |
| Average House Value | $469,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% |
| Average Household Income | $120,130 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highlands Ranch High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 624 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 418 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highlands Ranch High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 624 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 107 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 205 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 578 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 418 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
In Douglas County School District No. Re 1, 91 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado
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