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STEM School Highlands Ranch
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  • Public, Charter
  • HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C minus
  6. Administration
    grade D+
  7. Sports
    grade C minus
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

About

8773 RIDGELINE DRIVE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

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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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
Median Household Income
$134,041
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,128
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$543,900
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
46%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
Poll
46%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 34 responses
  • Homecoming
    18%
  • TSA
    18%
  • Coin Wars
    9%
  • Homecoming
    9%
  • Pep rallies
    9%
  • Prom
    9%
  • Spirit Week
    9%

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Students

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 responses
46%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
8%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$60,883
Teachers in First/Second Year
16%
54%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses

Clubs & 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
$12,239
54%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
46%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses

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