Is Mountain Range High School a good school?

Mountain Range High School ranks 218 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain Range High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,742 students attended Mountain Range High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Range High School?

Students at Mountain Range High School are 48% Hispanic, 39% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Mountain Range High School?

Mountain Range High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Cherry Drive Elementary School Elementary : Hunters Glen Elementary School Elementary : Malley Drive Elementary School Elementary : Silver Creek Elementary Elementary : Stellar Elementary School Elementary : Woodglen Elementary School Middle : Century Middle School

Mountain Range High School

Summary:

Mountain Range High School is a public high school in Westminster, Colorado, serving 1,761 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Range High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 41.79% White, 45.37% Hispanic, and 6.08% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in SAT Reading and Writing (56%) and SAT Mathematics (25%) were below the district (56% and 34%, respectively) and state (58% and 31%, respectively) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools like Horizon High School and Legacy High School, Mountain Range High School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (47.3%), suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. These challenges, along with the school's declining statewide ranking over the years, indicate that Mountain Range High School may need to focus on addressing achievement gaps and providing targeted support to its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12500 Huron Street
Westminster, CO 80234-1726

(720) 972-6300

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,033

Feeder schools for Mountain Range High School:

Elementary:	Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
	Cherry Drive Elementary School
	Hunters Glen Elementary School
	Malley Drive Elementary School
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	Silver Creek Elementary
	Stellar Elementary School
	Woodglen Elementary School
Middle:	Century Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 1,742

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.5%

White:

39.2%

Asian:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Range High School ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Range High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.5%), White (39.2%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Range High School is 19.9. 4 high schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mountain Range High School employs 87.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Range High School is $13,033. 4 high schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Range High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Range High School 218^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Mountain Range High School in the ranking list.)

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53^rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2009	56.00	144^th	310	53.5%
2010	56.92	161^st	327	50.8%
2011	53.19	177^th	337	47.5%
2012	48.58	187^th	334	44.0%
2013	51.90	180^th	349	48.4%
2014	59.68	145^th	369	60.7%
2015	38.43	155^th	292	46.9%
2016	32.19	160^th	255	37.3%
2017	31.32	157^th	256	38.7%
2018	50.36	174^th	388	55.2%
2019	47.38	201^st	411	51.1%
2021	22.78	158^th	210	24.8%
2022	24.58	162^nd	221	26.7%
2023	46.11	174^th	349	50.1%
2024	35.78	218^th	349	37.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	25.10	42^nd	56	25.0%
2023	29.03	44^th	62	29.0%
2024	18.92	49^th	61	19.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.12	16^th	36	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.66	73^rd	77	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	41.75	112^th	188	40.4%
2022	51.42	93^rd	203	54.2%
2023	61.95	65^th	200	67.5%
2024	39.14	127^th	211	39.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	37.15	147^th	239	38.5%
2022	39.47	150^th	257	41.6%
2023	40.35	151^st	254	40.6%
2024	34.91	159^th	257	38.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.82	44^th	74	40.5%
2024	15.61	76^th	84	9.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	36.14	94^th	118	20.3%
2022	45.38	75^th	108	30.6%
2023	30.02	109^th	135	19.3%
2024	38.81	103^rd	140	26.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	40.30	140^th	240	41.7%
2022	43.66	141^st	253	44.3%
2023	45.73	133^rd	252	47.2%
2024	31.97	163^rd	256	36.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	12.10	35^th	41	14.6%
2022	30.86	33^rd	45	26.7%
2023	30.58	32^nd	43	25.6%
2024	25.37	33^rd	43	23.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	39.58	96^th	181	47.0%
2022	50.04	80^th	205	61.0%
2023	53.67	78^th	198	60.6%
2024	43.31	102^nd	199	48.7%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Range High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.64	163^rd	225	27.6%
2022	24.03	174^th	228	23.7%
2023	26.48	173^rd	234	26.1%
2024	18.96	189^th	229	17.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Range High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	684	24	33	219	11	n/a	n/a	0	971
2008	1017	32	58	314	22	n/a	n/a	0	1443
2009	1304	53	95	419	27	n/a	n/a	0	1898
2010	1383	54	96	482	33	n/a	n/a	0	2048
2011	1413	23	21	501	7	5	4	0	1974
2012	1295	49	95	511	14	6	15	0	1985
2013	1247	42	89	520	15	6	17	0	1936
2014	1242	43	89	545	18	4	21	0	1962
2015	1223	42	103	549	19	6	23	0	1965
2016	1203	46	98	601	21	4	18	0	1991
2017	1146	43	96	653	14	4	23	0	1979
2018	1141	49	98	658	14	5	24	0	1989
2019	1089	44	89	728	13	7	34	0	2004
2020	982	37	84	720	14	7	48	0	1892
2021	876	37	92	770	13	2	63	0	1853
2022	812	36	89	784	11	2	74	0	1808
2023	736	35	107	799	12	1	71	0	1761
2024	682	32	111	828	9	1	78	1	1742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Range High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	971	45.0	21.6	18.4
2008	1443	66.0	21.9	20.2
2009	1898	94.8	20.0	21.1
2010	2048	98.0	20.9	24.9
2011	1974	98.1	20.1	25.6
2012	1985	96.1	20.6	27
2013	1936	82.7	23.3	29.4
2014	1962	93.9	20.8	32.1
2015	1965	91.0	21.5	30.3
2016	1991	91.0	21.8	33.1
2017	1979	90.7	21.8	35.3
2018	1989	89.4	22.2	34.8
2019	2004	90.7	22.0	31.3
2020	1892	92.5	20.4	30.2
2021	1853	87.1	21.2	36.6
2022	1808	84.1	21.4	37.8
2023	1761	84.5	20.8	47.3
2024	1742	87.4	19.9	53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Range High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	971	45.0	21.6	18.4
2008	1443	66.0	21.9	20.2
2009	1898	94.8	20.0	21.1
2010	2048	98.0	20.9	24.9
2011	1974	98.1	20.1	25.6
2012	1985	96.1	20.6	27
2013	1936	82.7	23.3	29.4
2014	1962	93.9	20.8	32.1
2015	1965	91.0	21.5	30.3
2016	1991	91.0	21.8	33.1
2017	1979	90.7	21.8	35.3
2018	1989	89.4	22.2	34.8
2019	2004	90.7	22.0	31.3
2020	1892	92.5	20.4	30.2
2021	1853	87.1	21.2	36.6
2022	1808	84.1	21.4	37.8
2023	1761	84.5	20.8	47.3
2024	1742	87.4	19.9	53.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Range High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,645
2020	$10,684
2021	$11,134
2022	$12,038
2023	$13,033

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Range High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 411 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 349 High schools	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2004	1761	12.1%
African American	44	35	20.5%
American Indian	13	12	7.7%
Asian	89	107	20.2%
Hispanic	728	799	9.8%
Pacific Islander	7	1	85.7%
White	1089	736	32.4%
Two or More Races	34	71	108.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	47.3%	16%

Schools Near Mountain Range High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Mountain Range High School	Public	9-12	12500 Huron Street	Westminster	80234	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-6300	1,742	87	19.9	53.6%	682 (39.2%)	32 (1.8%)	828 (47.5%)	111 (6.4%)	9 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (4.5%)	35.8	218^th of 349 public high schools	37.5%		46.1	174^th of 349 public high schools	50.1%	44	60.0	19.0	55.0	28.0	56.0	25.0	22.2	$13,033
Pathways Future Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	550 E. 124th Avenue	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(720) 972-4723	423	17	24.6	72.6%	112 (26.5%)	5 (1.2%)	286 (67.6%)	7 (1.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$14,319
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	2701 West 136th Street	Broomfield	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-6700	2,158	103	20.9	25.3%	1,318 (61.1%)	31 (1.4%)	536 (24.8%)	135 (6.3%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	130 (6.0%)	86.6	41^st of 349 public high schools	88.3%		87.3	37^th of 349 public high schools	89.4%	4	84.0	62.0	82.0	62.0	74.0	56.0	42.2	$12,933
Vantage Point	Public	6-12	10900 Huron Street	Northglenn	80234	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5800	375	32	11.7	80.0%	99 (26.4%)	11 (2.9%)	248 (66.1%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	4.3	344^th of 349 public high schools	1.4%		2.6	346^th of 349 public high schools	0.9%	2					10.0		5.1	$24,752
Northglenn High School	Public	9-12	601 West 100th Place	Northglenn	80260	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-4600	1,834	97	18.9	74.9%	307 (16.7%)	27 (1.5%)	1,401 (76.4%)	41 (2.2%)	9 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	44 (2.4%)	22.3	268^th of 349 public high schools	23.2%		23.5	265^th of 349 public high schools	24.1%	3	47.0	21.0	42.0	24.0	39.0	20.0	18.6	$13,335
Horizon High School	Public	9-12	5321 East 136th Avenue	Brighton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-4400	1,981	100	19.7	31.4%	1,062 (53.6%)	24 (1.2%)	685 (34.6%)	100 (5.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (5.1%)	67.4	103^rd of 349 public high schools	70.5%		71.7	89^th of 349 public high schools	74.5%	14	74.0	44.0	70.0	48.0	64.0	39.0	33.3	$12,931
Thornton High School	Public	9-12	9351 Washington Street	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-4800	1,416	83	17.0	80.7%	214 (15.1%)	31 (2.2%)	1,018 (71.9%)	105 (7.4%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	33 (2.3%)	9.2	318^th of 349 public high schools	8.9%		11.7	308^th of 349 public high schools	11.7%	10	34.0	11.0	34.0	12.0	27.0	8.0	10.5	$14,124
Broomfield High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-8100	1,692	83	20.4	21.8%	1,162 (68.7%)	25 (1.5%)	353 (20.9%)	69 (4.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	75 (4.4%)	80.1	61^st of 349 public high schools	82.5%		83.2	50^th of 349 public high schools	85.7%	11	83.0	48.0	77.0	51.0	77.0	49.0	59.0	$17,344
Jefferson Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	11251 Reed Way	Broomfield	80020	Broomfield County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 887-1992	445	14	31.6	12.1%	329 (73.9%)	4 (0.9%)	54 (12.1%)	25 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.4%)	95.9	6^th of 349 public high schools	98.3%		95.5	10^th of 349 public high schools	97.1%	4	94.0	64.0	91.0	77.0	92.0	75.0	74.0	$10,504
New America School - Thornton	Public, Charter	9-12	8978 Washington St	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 991-0130	238	9	26.8	90.3%	10 (4.2%)	6 (2.5%)	220 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$12,792

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