- Ascent Classical Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Ranch High School (2312.1:1 vs. 219.9:1).
- Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Ascent Classical Academy (417 vs. 7).
- Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Ascent Classical Academy (392 vs. 19).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ascent Classical Academy (397 vs. 45).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Ascent Classical Academy (417 vs. 7).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Ascent Classical Academy (392 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highlands Ranch High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ascent Classical Academy (49 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ascent Classical Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Ranch High School (2312.1:1 vs. 219.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Highlands Ranch High School
4 metrics were reported by Highlands Ranch High School. Comparable data for Ascent Classical Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
AP courses offered
18
AP enrollment
436
Dual enrollment
508
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ascent Classical Academy
$12,197.26
Highlands Ranch High School
$12,942.2
Local revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
10.7%
Highlands Ranch High School
53.6%
State revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
82.3%
Highlands Ranch High School
42.6%
Federal revenue share
Ascent Classical Academy
7%
Highlands Ranch High School
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ascent Classical Academy
29.9%
Highlands Ranch High School
19.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Douglas County
$145,737
Douglas County
$145,737
Poverty rate
Douglas County
3.2%
Douglas County
3.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas County
60.9%
Douglas County
60.9%
Unemployment rate
Douglas County
3.9%
Douglas County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.