High Schools in Littleton School District No. 6

The Littleton School District No. 6 in Colorado is home to three high schools: Arapahoe High School, Heritage High School, and Littleton High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a diverse educational experience within the Littleton School District No. 6.

Among the three high schools, Arapahoe High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 32 high schools in Colorado and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Arapahoe High School outperforms the district and state averages on a variety of academic measures, including CMAS/Science, SAT/Reading and Writing, SAT/Mathematics, PSAT9/Reading and Writing, PSAT9/Mathematics, PSAT10/Reading and Writing, and PSAT10/Mathematics. In contrast, Littleton High School lags behind the other two schools, with lower proficiency rates in most subject areas.

The schools also differ in their student demographics and socioeconomic indicators. Arapahoe High School and Heritage High School have a higher percentage of White students, while Littleton High School has a more diverse student population with a larger Hispanic representation. Additionally, Littleton High School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the other two schools.