Cresthill Middle School

9195 CRESTHILL LANE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130

558 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cresthill Middle School is a public school located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly-rated Douglas County School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional learning, and preparation for high school. The campus is situated in a residential area, reflecting the suburban, family-oriented atmosphere characteristic of the Highlands Ranch community.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. Cresthill provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while offering elective programs such as technology, performing arts, and athletics. By encouraging community involvement and maintaining a focus on character development, Cresthill Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body capable of succeeding both inside and outside the classroom.

558

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cresthill Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	117
Black	13
Asian	34
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
356 (63.8%)
Hispanic
117 (21.0%)
Two or More
36 (6.5%)
Asian
34 (6.1%)
Black
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)387-2800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 7 258

Grade 8 300