Legend High School

2,206 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Legend High School, located in Parker, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Douglas County School District. As a modern educational facility, it is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of community spirit. The school typically emphasizes a balanced approach to student development, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and robust athletic and arts departments designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Situated in a rapidly growing area of Parker, Legend High School is known for its campus culture that prioritizes school pride and student engagement. The school fosters an environment where students are encouraged to pursue their individual passions—whether in competitive sports, performing arts, or academic clubs—while maintaining high standards of citizenship. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Legend seeks to empower its student body to become critical thinkers and responsible members of the global community.

2,206

Total Students

95.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legend High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,635
Hispanic	286
Black	29
Asian	98
Two or More	146
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,635 (74.1%)
Hispanic
286 (13.0%)
Two or More
146 (6.6%)
Asian
98 (4.4%)
Black
29 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

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)387-4500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 524

Grade 10 546

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 599