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Mountain Vista High School vs. Highlands Ranch High School

Should you attend Mountain Vista High School or Highlands Ranch High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mountain Vista High School
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Highlands Ranch High School
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mountain Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Highlands Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,217 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Vista High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Highlands Ranch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,217 students
1,390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Ranch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Vista High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Ranch High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Ranch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Ranch High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#85 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
#196 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Ranch High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in CO)
51%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Ranch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Ranch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 1% in CO)
93%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountain Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highlands Ranch High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain Vista High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands Ranch High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
535
333
Grade 10 Students
529
353
Grade 11 Students
575
328
Grade 12 Students
578
376

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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