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STEM School Highlands Ranch
  • Public, Charter
  • HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
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Charter School
Douglas County School District No. RE-1

STEM School Highlands Ranch

#4 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Colorado
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Administration
      C minus
    7. Sports
      C minus
    8. Food
      C
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C+
    stemk12.org
    (303) 683-7836
    8773 RIDGELINE DRIVE
    HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
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    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 pursuing 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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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    63%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1300
    156 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    78 responses
    AP Enrollment
    46%
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    Highlands Ranch
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $134,041
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,128
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $543,900
    National
    $244,900
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    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
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    Students
    1,673
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    7%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,883
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    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
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