Legend High School is a public high school in Parker, Colorado. It is part of the Douglas County School District RE-1.
Serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12, Legend 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 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- 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
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.
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 Motto
The relentless pursuit to challenge, communicate, create and connect learning.
School Rankings
Legend High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 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
#214 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
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
96%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legend High School's ranking?
Legend High School is ranked #214 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 96%, 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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