Thunderridge High School

1991 WILDCAT RESERVE PARKWAY
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

(303)387-2000

1,820 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

ThunderRidge High School, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Douglas County School District. Since its opening in the mid-1990s, the school has established a reputation for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and robust elective programs. The school is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the holistic development of its students, preparing them for post-secondary success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, ThunderRidge is highly regarded for its active extracurricular landscape, particularly its competitive athletics program, known as the "Grizzlies." The school offers a diverse range of student organizations, performing arts programs, and clubs that encourage student leadership and community engagement. Situated in a suburban setting, the campus provides modern facilities that support its various programs, serving as a focal point for the local Highlands Ranch community and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding area through school spirit and community-focused initiatives.

1,820

Total Students

82.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thunderridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,369
Hispanic	264
Black	18
Asian	59
Two or More	100
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,369 (75.2%)
Hispanic
264 (14.5%)
Two or More
100 (5.5%)
Asian
59 (3.2%)
Black
18 (1.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-2000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 441

Grade 10 471

Grade 11 449

Grade 12 459