STEM School Highlands Ranch
Reported Enrollment
1,498
students
District
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
County Context Score
38/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
8773 RIDGELINE DRIVE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO, 80129
School District
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 080345006493
- District ID
- 0803450
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–12
Other · Regular
Enrollment
1,498 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
STEM School Highlands Ranch is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Douglas County has 91 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 88 schools. Similar-school links show 3 peer records when available.
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What STEM School Highlands Ranch tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Douglas County School District No. Re 1, Douglas County, and comparable other schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other other schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
- Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for STEM School Highlands Ranch. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
1,498 students
STEM School Highlands Ranch reports 1,498 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 3 other other schools in Douglas County with enrollment data, 3 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 862 students.
4 other schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,068 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
88 district schools
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 lists 61 primary, 10 middle, 14 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. Because this is an other-level record, confirm placement rules and program purpose directly with the district.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
61
Middle
10
High
14
Other
3
Nearby context inside Douglas County School District No. Re 1
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School Profile FAQ
Is STEM School Highlands Ranch a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for STEM School Highlands Ranch?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the STEM School Highlands Ranch data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare STEM School Highlands Ranch with nearby schools?
STEM School Highlands Ranch should be compared with 4 other schools in Douglas County, plus other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for STEM School Highlands Ranch?
Before using STEM School Highlands Ranch in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1
STEM School Highlands Ranch is one of 88 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 62,341 students across 88 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
88
Reported Enrollment
62,341
88 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Summit View Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Acres Green Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Castle Rock Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Castle Rock Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Douglas County High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Larkspur Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Northeast Elementary School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Sagewood Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Pine Lane ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
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Douglas County Schools
County Context Score
38/100
County-level composite across 91 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.