- Ben Franklin Academy reported a higher students per counselor than STEM School Highlands Ranch (1459.7:1 vs. 334:1).
- STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher gifted & talented than Ben Franklin Academy (355 vs. 138).
- STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Franklin Academy (329 vs. 144).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 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 Ben Franklin Academy (329 vs. 144).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher gifted & talented than Ben Franklin Academy (355 vs. 138).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
STEM School Highlands Ranch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ben Franklin Academy (31 vs. 20).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ben Franklin Academy reported a higher students per counselor than STEM School Highlands Ranch (1459.7:1 vs. 334:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at STEM School Highlands Ranch
5 metrics were reported by STEM School Highlands Ranch. Comparable data for Ben Franklin Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
170
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
279
Dual enrollment
328
SAT/ACT participation
119
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ben Franklin Academy
$12,942.2
STEM School Highlands Ranch
$12,942.2
Local revenue share
Ben Franklin Academy
53.6%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
53.6%
State revenue share
Ben Franklin Academy
42.6%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
42.6%
Federal revenue share
Ben Franklin Academy
3.8%
STEM School Highlands Ranch
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ben Franklin Academy
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.