Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Douglas County
, Colorado
, United States
. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census
; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States. The Littleton
Post Office
(ZIP Code
s 80126, 80129, 80130, and 80163) serves Highlands Ranch.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which, 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
of 2000, there were 70,931 people, 24,544 households, and 19,744 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 3,015.4 people per square mile (1,164.4/km²). There were 25,421 housing units at an average density of 1,080.7 per square mile (417.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.78% White, 0.33% Native American, 4.03% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races
, 1.01% African American, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.42% of the population.
There were 24,544 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples
living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 41.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $99,066, and the median income for a family was $103,516. Males had a median income of $62,474 versus $40,910 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $34,707. 1.8% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older. Highlands Ranch is generally a wealthier community (based on average household income) including a large gated community Falcon Hills, with most households within similar income brackets.
, the first residents of Highlands Ranch were Native Americans
. The area was populated by a number of nomadic tribes, including the Ute
, Cheyenne
and Arapaho
tribes. Because it was part of the Mississippi River Drainage Area, Highlands Ranch was claimed for France by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
and the was named as part of "Louisiana" in 1682. The Spanish gained Louisiana in 1763, and returned it to France in 1801. Highlands Ranch was in the Louisiana Purchase
when it was sold to the United States
in 1803.
The Stephen Harriman Long
Expedition of 1820 entered the Highlands Ranch area at the beginning of July in 1820. This was the first documented exploration of the Highlands Ranch area by European/United States explorers.
Much of the Denver Metro Area began to be settled as ranch land starting in 1859, but because of a lack of water in the Highlands Ranch area, it was not permanently settled until around 1870. The first legal settler of the area was Curtis H. Field, who purchased land just on the west side of Santa Fe Drive from the US government on 25 February 1870.
The famous Highlands Ranch Mansion
(or "Castle Isabel") was built over a period of several years, from 1891 to 1904. The large house was built by John Springer, an eastern businessman, who moved to Colorado for the sake of his wife's health. Springer bought about 23000 acres (93.1 km²) of ranch land from various settlers in the area and used it to raise cattle.
brought people to Colorado in droves during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city of Denver, located approximately 12 miles to the north, grew considerably during this time. However, Highlands Ranch remained a series of farms and ranches, and many residents would visit the town of Littleton
, a few miles northward, when they needed to purchase clothing, supplies, or other items.
The Springer land was bought and sold several times throughout the 1920s and 1930s. In 1937 it was bought by Lawrence C. Phipps, Jr. who used it to raise cattle and hunt fox. After Phipps died in 1976, the land was bought by Marvin Davis
, the owner of an oil company.
(a suburb of Los Angeles
). Initial plans were drawn up, many of which are still being realized. These plans laid out several major streets and called for several schools and recreation centers, as well as a town center and public library. Large parcels of land were sold to private housing developers, such as Richmond Homes. As these developments appeared, they often carried their own names, creating a series of segmented neighborhoods throughout Highlands Ranch. Plans for Highlands Ranch also included a snaking "Green Belt
" which provided for undeveloped land for recreation. The plans also allowed for a large number of public parks and bike paths.
The first homes in Highlands Ranch were built in 1981, near South Broadway. Simultaneously, the state built a new beltway through the area, SH 470, which opened in 1985. Many of the first residents of Highlands Ranch complained about the initial lack of commercial development. Residents had to drive many miles (usually into Littleton) for groceries, video rentals, or medical care. The first public school, Northridge Elementary opened in 1982. The same year also saw the completion of the Northridge Recreation Center, an athletic club available to all Highlands Ranch homeowners. The first secondary school, Highlands Ranch Jr/Sr High School, opened in 1987. This institution became solely a high school, named Highlands Ranch High School
in 1991 with the building of nearby Cresthill Middle School. The first public library also opened in 1991, housed in a strip mall.
In 1997, Mission Viejo was acquired by Shea Homes
, which continued to expand the community. This included bringing the corporate headquarters of Lucent Technologies
to the area. The year 2000 saw the opening of a much larger Highlands Ranch Public Library as well as the establishment of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.
.
Highlands Ranch has experienced growing pains. Traffic continues to be a major issue on the town's arteries as well as SH 470. Developers have engaged in battles for water rights throughout Highlands Ranch. Now Highlands Ranch contains, four rec centers, and five high schools, and continues to grow.
As an unincorporated community, Highlands Ranch is ultimately governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners. These commissioners are elected from three geographic districts in Highlands Ranch. Most municipal services, such as the construction and upkeep of arterial roads, parks and open space areas, are performed by the Highlands Ranch Metro District, which is funded mostly by property taxes and state lottery funds. In addition, all Highlands Ranch residents are asked to sign and follow a community covenant as dictated by the Highlands Ranch Community Association or "HRCA". This covenant places firm guidelines on such issues as housing decoration, fencing, and contribution to the area's library and recreation centers. The Highlands Ranch Community Association obtains its funding through common homeowner association fees and covenant violation fines and, for this reason, is not usually recognized as a government, but rather as a local non-profit organization
.
Highlands Ranch is bordered by Chatfield State Park
to the west, the cities of Littleton
and Centennial
to the north, the City of Lone Tree
to the east, and the town of Sedalia
to the south.
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Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Douglas County
Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County is the eighth most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado, in the United States. The county is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs...
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 96,713 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
; it is one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States. The Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton is a Home Rule Municipality contained in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Littleton is a suburb of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. Littleton is the county seat of Arapahoe County and the 20th most populous city in the state of...
Post Office
United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
(ZIP Code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
s 80126, 80129, 80130, and 80163) serves Highlands Ranch.
Geography
Highlands Ranch is located at 39°32′40"N 104°58′5"W (39.544549, -104.968080).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which, 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.09%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 70,931 people, 24,544 households, and 19,744 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,015.4 people per square mile (1,164.4/km²). There were 25,421 housing units at an average density of 1,080.7 per square mile (417.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.78% White, 0.33% Native American, 4.03% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.01% African American, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.42% of the population.
There were 24,544 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 41.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the CDP was $99,066, and the median income for a family was $103,516. Males had a median income of $62,474 versus $40,910 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $34,707. 1.8% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older. Highlands Ranch is generally a wealthier community (based on average household income) including a large gated community Falcon Hills, with most households within similar income brackets.
Beginnings
Like many parts of the Colorado Front RangeColorado Front Range
The Colorado Front Range is a colloquial geographic term for the most populous region of the state of Colorado in the United States. The area is located just east of the foothills of the Front Range, aligned in a north-south configuration on the western edge of the Great Plains, where they meet the...
, the first residents of Highlands Ranch were Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
. The area was populated by a number of nomadic tribes, including the Ute
Ute Tribe
The Ute are an American Indian people now living primarily in Utah and Colorado. There are three Ute tribal reservations: Uintah-Ouray in northeastern Utah ; Southern Ute in Colorado ; and Ute Mountain which primarily lies in Colorado, but extends to Utah and New Mexico . The name of the state of...
, Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Cheyenne are a Native American people of the Great Plains, who are of the Algonquian language family. The Cheyenne Nation is composed of two united tribes, the Só'taeo'o and the Tsétsêhéstâhese .The Cheyenne are thought to have branched off other tribes of Algonquian stock inhabiting lands...
and Arapaho
Arapaho
The Arapaho are a tribe of Native Americans historically living on the eastern plains of Colorado and Wyoming. They were close allies of the Cheyenne tribe and loosely aligned with the Sioux. Arapaho is an Algonquian language closely related to Gros Ventre, whose people are seen as an early...
tribes. Because it was part of the Mississippi River Drainage Area, Highlands Ranch was claimed for France by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de LaSalle was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico...
and the was named as part of "Louisiana" in 1682. The Spanish gained Louisiana in 1763, and returned it to France in 1801. Highlands Ranch was in the Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the United States of America of of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana in 1803. The U.S...
when it was sold to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1803.
The Stephen Harriman Long
Stephen Harriman Long
Stephen Harriman Long was a U.S. army explorer, topographical engineer, and railway engineer. As an inventor, he is noted for his developments in the design of steam locomotives. He was also one of the most prolific explorers of the early 1800s, although his career as an explorer was relatively...
Expedition of 1820 entered the Highlands Ranch area at the beginning of July in 1820. This was the first documented exploration of the Highlands Ranch area by European/United States explorers.
Much of the Denver Metro Area began to be settled as ranch land starting in 1859, but because of a lack of water in the Highlands Ranch area, it was not permanently settled until around 1870. The first legal settler of the area was Curtis H. Field, who purchased land just on the west side of Santa Fe Drive from the US government on 25 February 1870.
The famous Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
The Highlands Ranch Mansion is one of the most architecturally unique structures in Colorado. The Mansion offers over and contains 14 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, a great room, a ballroom, a dining room, a library, a billiard room, a butler’s pantry and kitchen, and a private...
(or "Castle Isabel") was built over a period of several years, from 1891 to 1904. The large house was built by John Springer, an eastern businessman, who moved to Colorado for the sake of his wife's health. Springer bought about 23000 acres (93.1 km²) of ranch land from various settlers in the area and used it to raise cattle.
20th century
The Colorado Gold RushColorado Gold Rush
The Pike's Peak Gold Rush was the boom in gold prospecting and mining in the Pike's Peak Country of western Kansas Territory and southwestern Nebraska Territory of the United States that began in July 1858 and lasted until roughly the creation of the Colorado Territory on February 28, 1861...
brought people to Colorado in droves during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city of Denver, located approximately 12 miles to the north, grew considerably during this time. However, Highlands Ranch remained a series of farms and ranches, and many residents would visit the town of Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton is a Home Rule Municipality contained in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Littleton is a suburb of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. Littleton is the county seat of Arapahoe County and the 20th most populous city in the state of...
, a few miles northward, when they needed to purchase clothing, supplies, or other items.
The Springer land was bought and sold several times throughout the 1920s and 1930s. In 1937 it was bought by Lawrence C. Phipps, Jr. who used it to raise cattle and hunt fox. After Phipps died in 1976, the land was bought by Marvin Davis
Marvin Davis
Marvin H. Davis was an American industrialist and philanthropist...
, the owner of an oil company.
The Ranch Becomes a Suburb
In 1978 Highlands Ranch was purchased by The Mission Viejo Company. As the suburbs of Denver expanded, The Mission Viejo Company desired to build a new planned suburb in northern Douglas County, akin to its first planned development of Mission Viejo, CaliforniaMission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo is a city located in southern Orange County, California, U.S. in the Saddleback Valley. Mission Viejo is considered one of the largest master-planned communities ever built under a single project in the United States, and is rivaled only by Highlands Ranch, Colorado, in its size...
(a suburb of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
). Initial plans were drawn up, many of which are still being realized. These plans laid out several major streets and called for several schools and recreation centers, as well as a town center and public library. Large parcels of land were sold to private housing developers, such as Richmond Homes. As these developments appeared, they often carried their own names, creating a series of segmented neighborhoods throughout Highlands Ranch. Plans for Highlands Ranch also included a snaking "Green Belt
Green belt
A green belt or greenbelt is a policy and land use designation used in land use planning to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring urban areas. Similar concepts are greenways or green wedges which have a linear character and may run through an...
" which provided for undeveloped land for recreation. The plans also allowed for a large number of public parks and bike paths.
The first homes in Highlands Ranch were built in 1981, near South Broadway. Simultaneously, the state built a new beltway through the area, SH 470, which opened in 1985. Many of the first residents of Highlands Ranch complained about the initial lack of commercial development. Residents had to drive many miles (usually into Littleton) for groceries, video rentals, or medical care. The first public school, Northridge Elementary opened in 1982. The same year also saw the completion of the Northridge Recreation Center, an athletic club available to all Highlands Ranch homeowners. The first secondary school, Highlands Ranch Jr/Sr High School, opened in 1987. This institution became solely a high school, named Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch High School is a public high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and is part of the Douglas County School District.-History:Highlands Ranch opened in 1987 as the third high school in the district, after Douglas County High School in Castle Rock and Ponderosa High School in Parker,...
in 1991 with the building of nearby Cresthill Middle School. The first public library also opened in 1991, housed in a strip mall.
Massive Growth
Over the next twenty-five years, the population of Highlands Ranch grew exponentially. Highlands Ranch celebrated its tenth anniversary in 1991 with a population of 17,000 residents. Over the next ten years, Highlands Ranch continued to develop on a massive scale.In 1997, Mission Viejo was acquired by Shea Homes
Shea Homes
Shea Homes, a division of the J.F. Shea Co., Inc., is America's largest privately owned new home builder. Headquartered in Walnut, California, the company develops new home communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina and Washington...
, which continued to expand the community. This included bringing the corporate headquarters of Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies
Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., originally Lucent Technologies, Inc. is a French-owned technology company composed of what was formerly AT&T Technologies, which included Western Electric and Bell Labs...
to the area. The year 2000 saw the opening of a much larger Highlands Ranch Public Library as well as the establishment of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.
Highlands Ranch Today
Highlands Ranch celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006, reporting a population of 86,000 residents. Despite a growing number of local businesses, Highlands Ranch has often been labeled as a "bedroom community" of Denver. Many residents commute to Downtown Denver or the Denver Technological CenterDenver Technological Center
Denver Technological Center, better known as The Denver Tech Center or DTC, is a business and economic trading center located in Colorado in the southeastern portion of the Denver Metropolitan Area, within portions of the cities of Denver and Greenwood Village. It is home to several major...
.
Highlands Ranch has experienced growing pains. Traffic continues to be a major issue on the town's arteries as well as SH 470. Developers have engaged in battles for water rights throughout Highlands Ranch. Now Highlands Ranch contains, four rec centers, and five high schools, and continues to grow.
Governance and Community Covenant
Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community. As such, it is officially titled "unincorporated Douglas County" (despite the appearance of the name "Highlands Ranch" on many maps). The community utilizes police protection of Douglas County, contracts with the Littleton Fire Rescue for fire protection and all public schools are part of the Douglas County School System.As an unincorporated community, Highlands Ranch is ultimately governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners. These commissioners are elected from three geographic districts in Highlands Ranch. Most municipal services, such as the construction and upkeep of arterial roads, parks and open space areas, are performed by the Highlands Ranch Metro District, which is funded mostly by property taxes and state lottery funds. In addition, all Highlands Ranch residents are asked to sign and follow a community covenant as dictated by the Highlands Ranch Community Association or "HRCA". This covenant places firm guidelines on such issues as housing decoration, fencing, and contribution to the area's library and recreation centers. The Highlands Ranch Community Association obtains its funding through common homeowner association fees and covenant violation fines and, for this reason, is not usually recognized as a government, but rather as a local non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
.
Boundaries
As Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community, its boundaries are somewhat undefined (although the land belonging to Shea Homes does make this matter clearer). The generally accepted boundaries are the Douglas County Line to the north, Quebec Street to the east, Santa Fe Drive to the west, and Daniels Park to the south.Highlands Ranch is bordered by Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State Park
Chatfield State Park is a state park located in Douglas and Jefferson counties of Colorado, United States.-Wildlife:Over three hundred bird species both migrant and resident frequent Chatfield...
to the west, the cities of Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton is a Home Rule Municipality contained in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Littleton is a suburb of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. Littleton is the county seat of Arapahoe County and the 20th most populous city in the state of...
and Centennial
Centennial, Colorado
The city of Centennial is a Home Rule City located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States, and part of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. The city was to have a total population of 100,377 in 2010 census. Centennial is the tenth-most populous municipality in the state of Colorado and its...
to the north, the City of Lone Tree
Lone Tree, Colorado
Lone Tree is a Home Rule Municipality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 4,873 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lone Tree is located at . It is on the northern border of Douglas County, and directly adjacent to Arapahoe County...
to the east, and the town of Sedalia
Sedalia, Colorado
Sedalia is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP population was 211 at the 2000 census. The Sedalia Post Office has the ZIP Code 80135.-Geography:Sedalia is located at ....
to the south.
High Schools
- Highlands Ranch High SchoolHighlands Ranch High SchoolHighlands Ranch High School is a public high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and is part of the Douglas County School District.-History:Highlands Ranch opened in 1987 as the third high school in the district, after Douglas County High School in Castle Rock and Ponderosa High School in Parker,...
- Mountain Vista High SchoolMountain Vista High SchoolMountain Vista High School is a secondary school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The school is a part of the Douglas County School District.- History :Initially designated "High School No. 6" in Douglas County School District's long-range plans,...
- Rock Canyon High SchoolRock Canyon High SchoolRock Canyon High School is a public high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is part of Douglas County School District RE-1.The school is adjacent to Rocky Heights Middle School, and serves students in Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines North, Castle Pines Village, and Castle Rock.The school has a...
- ThunderRidge High SchoolThunderRidge High SchoolThunderRidge High School is a public high school serving the ninth through twelfth grade in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is part of the Douglas County Public School District. It was established in 1996 and has approximately 1809 students . ThunderRidge made Newsweek magazine's 2009 list of the top...
- Valor Christian High SchoolValor Christian High SchoolValor Christian High School is a private, Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States.-History:Valor Christian High School is a Christian high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with a planned US$93 million for the school's construction...
- STEM High School
Middle Schools
- Cresthill Middle School
- Mountain Ridge Middle School
- Ranch View Middle School
- Rocky Heights Middle School
- Cherry HIlls Christian School
Elementary Schools
- Arrowwood Elementary
- Bear Canyon Elementary
- Copper Mesa Elementary
- Cougar Run Elementary
- Coyote Creek Elementary
- Eldorado Elementary
- Fox Creek Elementary
- Heritage Elementary
- Northridge Elementary
- North Star Academy Charter School
- Platte River Academy
- Redstone Elementary
- Saddle Ranch Elementary
- Sand Creek Elementary
- Summit View Elementary
- Stone Mountain Elementary
- Trailblazer Elementary
- Wildcat Mountain Elementary
- Sky Ridge Academy
See also
- Colorado census designated placesColorado census designated placesThe United States Census Bureau defines certain unincorporated communities as census designated places for enumeration in each decennial census. For the 2000 United States Census, the Census Bureau defined 85 CDPs in the State of Colorado...
- Douglas County, ColoradoDouglas County, ColoradoDouglas County is the eighth most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado, in the United States. The county is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities: Denver and Colorado Springs...
- Front Range Urban CorridorFront Range Urban CorridorThe Front Range Urban Corridor is an oblong region of urban population located along the eastern face of the Southern Rocky Mountains in the U.S. states of Colorado and Wyoming. The corridor derives its name from the Front Range, the mountain range that defines the west central boundary of the...
- Highlands Ranch MansionHighlands Ranch MansionThe Highlands Ranch Mansion is one of the most architecturally unique structures in Colorado. The Mansion offers over and contains 14 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, a great room, a ballroom, a dining room, a library, a billiard room, a butler’s pantry and kitchen, and a private...
- State of Colorado
External links
- Highlands Ranch Consolidated Metropolitan Districts
- Highlands Ranch Online
- YourHub.com/HighlandsRanch
- Other Douglas County School Info
- Highlands Ranch Home Owner's Association
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