Highlands Ranch High School, commonly referred to as Ranch or HRHS, is a public high school in

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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

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. It was the first high school in Highlands Ranch. The rapid population growth in northern Douglas County has resulted in the opening of three other high schools in the area since Highlands Ranch High School opened.

Sports

Highlands Ranch High School participates at the 5A level in the Colorado Continental League conference. HRHS girls' basketball has had a long-standing dominance in Colorado. Under coach Caryn Jarocki, they won seven state championships between 2000 and 2011.

Performing Arts

Highlands Ranch High School performing arts programs have been recognized nationwide, with their choir even performing at Carnegie Hall.

Notable alumni

* Erin Baxter (class of 1995), former professional soccer player in the WUSA. *

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(class of 1997), former AFL fullback * Jason Kaiser (class of 1992), former NFL, CFL, XFL and AFL safety *

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-winning actress and dancer * Daniel Schlereth (class of 2004),

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and son of

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* Brad Stisser (class of 2005), professional soccer player for

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(class of 2004), soccer player for the

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* Courtney Zablocki, (class of 1999) 2-time Olympic

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References

External links

* {{authority control Public high schools in Colorado Schools in Douglas County, Colorado Educational institutions established in 1987 1987 establishments in Colorado