Serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12, Legend High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Legend High School's student population of 2,206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Mascot
Titan
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legend High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legend High School is 0.42, 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
#121 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legend High School's ranking?
Legend High School is ranked #121 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Legend High School often compared to?
Legend High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School, Ponderosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legend High School?
The graduation rate of Legend High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Legend High School?
2,206 students attend Legend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Legend High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legend High School?
Legend High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Legend High School offer ?
Legend High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Legend High School part of?
Legend High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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