Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, Littleton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Littleton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Littleton High School's student population of 1,224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Littleton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Littleton High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Littleton High School's ranking?
Littleton High School is ranked #301 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Littleton High School often compared to?
Littleton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Littleton High School?
The graduation rate of Littleton High School is 82%, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Littleton High School?
1,224 students attend Littleton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Littleton High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Littleton High School?
Littleton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Littleton High School offer ?
Littleton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Littleton High School part of?
Littleton High School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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