Highlands Ranch High School, commonly referred to as Ranch or HRHS, is a public high school in
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The po ...
. It is part of the
Douglas County School District
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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
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Erin Baxter (class of 1995), former professional soccer player in the
WUSA.
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Ryan Burr
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(class of 2012), pitcher for the
Chicago White Sox
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Mike Conneen, reporter for
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in Washington, D.C.
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Brian Johnson
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(class of 1997), former AFL fullback
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Jason Kaiser (class of 1992), former NFL, CFL, XFL and AFL safety
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Mike Purcell
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(class of 2009), NFL defensive lineman for the
Denver Broncos
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Keri Russell
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,
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-winning actress and dancer
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Daniel Schlereth (class of 2004),
MLB
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pitcher
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for the
Detroit Tigers
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and son of
ESPN
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NFL analyst
Mark Schlereth
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Brad Stisser (class of 2005), professional soccer player for
AC St. Louis
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Ann Strother (class of 2002), Director of Operations for
Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball
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and former
WNBA player
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Kasey Studdard
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(class of 2002), former NFL offensive guard
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Craig Thompson
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(class of 2004), soccer player for the
Real Colorado Foxes
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Courtney Zablocki, (class of 1999) 2-time Olympic
luge
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Public high schools in Colorado
Schools in Douglas County, Colorado
Educational institutions established in 1987
1987 establishments in Colorado