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#511 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 28% in state

Littleton High School

High School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Littleton, CO

A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

199 EAST LITTLETON BLVD, Littleton, CO 80121

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2021)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$15,924
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Littleton High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Littleton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,738/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$136,287

Median home value

$684,900

Median rent

$1,945/mo

College educated

63.6%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
18% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·246 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colorado's Finest High School of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified4.69–121.0 mi223Compare →
St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.8 mi666Compare →
Heritage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.1 mi1,746Compare →
Englewood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–122.3 mi541Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#15 of 20
District spending per student
$15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Littleton High School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Littleton High School

Littleton High School is a public high school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 1,192 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Littleton High School

What grades does Littleton High School serve?

Littleton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Littleton High School?

Littleton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Littleton High School rank in CO?

Littleton High School ranks #511 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Littleton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Littleton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Littleton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Littleton High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Littleton High School a charter school?

No, Littleton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Littleton High School a Title I school?

No, Littleton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Littleton High School?

35.3% of students at Littleton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,192
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 80121)
17,929
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
48.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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