- Thunderridge High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEM School Highlands Ranch (499 vs. 119).
- Thunderridge High School reported a higher graduating cohort than STEM School Highlands Ranch (464 vs. 170).
- STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher students per counselor than Thunderridge High School (334:1 vs. 228.8:1).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher chronically absent students than Thunderridge High School (329 vs. 282).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Thunderridge High School reported a higher graduating cohort than STEM School Highlands Ranch (464 vs. 170).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Thunderridge High School reported a higher sat/act participation than STEM School Highlands Ranch (499 vs. 119).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Thunderridge High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than STEM School Highlands Ranch (26 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher students per counselor than Thunderridge High School (334:1 vs. 228.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Thunderridge High School
2 metrics were reported by Thunderridge High School. Comparable data for STEM School Highlands Ranch is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
95%
IB enrollment
573
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thunderridge High School
$12,942.2
STEM School Highlands Ranch
$12,942.2
Local revenue share
Thunderridge High School
53.6%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
53.6%
State revenue share
Thunderridge High School
42.6%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
42.6%
Federal revenue share
Thunderridge High School
3.8%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thunderridge High School
19.9%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
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.