STEM School Highlands Ranch
- Public, Charter
- HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
Charter School
STEM School Highlands Ranch
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 78 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade D+
- Sportsgrade C minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
No
Required/Recommended Tests
None
From STEM School Highlands Ranch
STEM School Highlands Ranch is the flagship campus of KOSON Network of Schools. The Board of Directors of KOSON Schools is committed to bringing the KOSON Instructional Model of Problem-Based Learning to all and is actively persuing replication efforts throughout the state of Colorado.
Our mission is to Never Stop Innovating and our goal is to not only prepare our students to thrive in the constant world of reinvention but to lead it. We are an innovative, FREE, public, charter that exists to innovate K-12 education to prepare every student to lead change, solve problems and succeed.
We believe in creating an environment of respect and success, nurturing unlimited human potential, leveraging the power of collaboration through continuous inquiry and experimentation, optimizing resources and operations, impacting the world ethically and positively, and relentlessly reinventing and adapting.
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STEM School Highlands Ranch Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
73%
Percent Proficient - Math
63%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1300
155 responses
Average ACT
29
78 responses
AP Enrollment
46%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$134,041
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,128
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$543,900
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
46%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responsesPoll
46%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,673
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
46%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses46%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses8%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$60,883
Teachers in First/Second Year
16%
54%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,884 / year
National
$12,23954%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses46%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responsesSTEM School Highlands Ranch Reviews
Rating 3.69 out of 5 78 reviews
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Our son is a graduating senior (2023) and we can't be happier at STEM. He was part of the first elementary class (grade 5) and has been at STEM ever since. This has allowed him to develop close friendships with peers, great relationships with teachers and staff, and a solid career path at age 17. He will actually graduate from college with an Associate's degree in Cybersecurity before he graduates from high school! This was made possible with participation in P-Tech and the Concurrent Enrollment programs. He is now well-prepared for college and for life. If your child shows propensity for engineering or technology, math or science, STEM will nurture those gifts and provide many opportunities to shine, not only through advanced classes, but also enrichment including Tech Student's Association, Computer Science Honor Society, BEST Robotics,Cyberpariot, paid internships, and more. Our son is applying to many of the country's top universities to continue his education.
My son has developmental delays but a big heart. He seemed to be ignored in public school. He wasn’t preforming to his potential because his teachers were just trying to pass him through. He started to suffer anxiety about going to school and feeling like he belonged. When we switched to stem he is like a brand new person! He has excelled in more ways then we could’ve ever thought possible! He loves going to school, and has so much fun! He has flourished into the wonderful young man we know he is, all because he is a part of this wonderful community!
Very good education, I feel like there's a real sense of community between students and teachers. The teachers create an environment that encourages both collaboration and practical thinking. I feel like there is a huge advantage to learning both of these skills. The teachers are also excellent and provide a good challenge for the students. I feel like the majority of classes at stem have a good balance between being challenging and manageable at the same time. The biggest con of stem is the administration. I feel like admin creates a toxic work culture and encourages competition between teachers. This often results in some of our favorite teachers leaving after short periods of time. Another con of stem is the lack of school pride. This may not be a con to some people, but I feel like there is a lack of school spirit, and I feel like the teachers and athletes are the only ones who display school spirit. While our school spirit has improved in recent years, it still needs to improve.