Very Good
#533 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Stem School Highlands Ranch
School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 charter school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8773 RIDGELINE DRIVE, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
- Math 56% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stem School Highlands Ranch score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 60% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stem School Highlands Ranch 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,915
Median home value
$643,400
Median rent
$2,283/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Arma Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–9 | 2.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Skyview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,283 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Home Inc.Private · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 4.5 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #51 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stem School Highlands Ranch is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem School Highlands Ranch
Stem School Highlands Ranch is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 1,399 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem School Highlands Ranch
What grades does Stem School Highlands Ranch serve?
Stem School Highlands Ranch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Stem School Highlands Ranch?
Stem School Highlands Ranch has an enrollment of approximately 1,399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem School Highlands Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem School Highlands Ranch is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem School Highlands Ranch rank in CO?
Stem School Highlands Ranch ranks #533 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Stem School Highlands Ranch's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem School Highlands Ranch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Stem School Highlands Ranch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem School Highlands Ranch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Stem School Highlands Ranch a charter school?
Yes, Stem School Highlands Ranch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stem School Highlands Ranch a Title I school?
No, Stem School Highlands Ranch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem School Highlands Ranch?
11.7% of students at Stem School Highlands Ranch 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (303) 683-7836
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80129)
- 29,495
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80129; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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