Littleton High School is a public high school located in Littleton, Colorado, United States. It is a part of the Littleton Public Schools school district.
Serving 1,192 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 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 1,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Littleton High School's student population of 1,192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Littleton 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 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
#268 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Littleton High School's ranking?
Littleton High School is ranked #268 out of 1,748 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Littleton High School?
1,192 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 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Littleton High School offer ?
Littleton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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