STEM School Highlands Ranch

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Not to be confused with Highlands Ranch High School.
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Address
8773 S Ridgeline Blvd,

Highlands Ranch
,
Colorado
80129

United States
Coordinates39°33′22″N 104°59′52″W / 39.5560°N 104.9979°W / 39.5560; -104.9979Coordinates: 39°33′22″N 104°59′52″W / 39.5560°N 104.9979°W / 39.5560; -104.9979
Information
TypeCharter
Motto"Never Stop Innovating"
Established2011
School districtDouglas County School District RE-1 (DCSD)
DirectorPenny Eucker
Staff88.24 (FTE)[1]
GradesK–12
Enrollment1,875 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.25[1]
Campus typeOffice Park
Color(s)Royal blue and gold   
AthleticsBasketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, baseball
MascotStanley the Spartan
RivalsSkyview, DSST, Goddard Middle School
YearbookOrganized Chaos
Websitestemk12.org

STEM School Highlands Ranch, formerly known as STEM School and Academy, is a charter school with a curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States in the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch. The school building is located in an office park next to Central Park,[2] a new retail center. The school serves as a K-12 for just under 2,000 students from across the Denver Metro Area.

History[]

The school originally opened as STEM School and Academy to students grades 6–9 on August 15th, 2011.[3] It was led by principal David Floodeen and served 480 students.[3][4]

In 2014, the school finished renovations, turning its gym into a two-story high school containing a weight room, art room with kiln, and chemistry lab. This allows for growth into both a middle and a high school.

In 2015, the school had its first graduating class, consisting of one student.

In 2016, the school begins seeking expansion, resulting in the lease and remodeling of the conjoining building and addition of a 5th grade.

In 2017, grades K-4 were added, officially making the school a K-12. The school was also renamed to STEM School Highlands Ranch.

In 2018, anti-suicide programs were implemented to try to lower chances of suicide and school shootings.

In the Fall of 2019, STEM School Highlands Ranch purchased the building that houses grades k-5.

Shooting incident[]

Main article: STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting

A shooting incident on May 7, 2019, left one student dead and eight others injured.[5] The shooting was carried out by two students from the school.[6]

Facilities[]

The campus has three engineering labs, four computer labs, a chemistry lab, a weight room, one small gym, and three parking lots which encase the building on all but the north side of the school facility.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "STEM SCHOOL HIGHLANDS RANCH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "Central Park development in Highlands Ranch shaping up to have healthy living theme". 12 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b "STEM to host parent meetings". Colorado Community Media. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  4. ^ "Our History – STEM School Highlands Ranch". Retrieved 2021-09-17.
  5. ^ Associated Press. "Shooting at suburban Denver school leaves 18-year-old male student dead, sheriff says". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  6. ^ Healy, Jack; Stack, Liam (May 7, 2019). "School Shooting in Colorado Leaves 1 Student Dead and 8 Injured". The New York Times.
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