At STEM School Highlands Ranch – a seven-consecutive John Irwin School of Excellence award recipient – we believe in unleashing the full potential of every student and redefining the limits of traditional education. As the premier K-12 STEM-focused school in the Mountain West, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders. Our dynamic problem-based learning and hands-on curriculum ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We invite your students to join our community of critical thinkers and innovative problem-solvers through our open enrollment process.
At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we recognize the value of experiencing our vibrant community firsthand. While visiting is not required for enrollment, we highly encourage prospective families to visit our school and learn more. STEM offers multiple opportunities for prospective families to engage in STEM.
School tours offer a comprehensive look at our innovative curriculum and dynamic culture, giving you the chance to witness the exceptional problem-based learning environment that thrives in our classrooms daily. If you’re considering 2025-26 enrollment, we invite you to attend one of our regular school tours to get a true sense of what makes STEM School Highlands Ranch the premier K-12 STEM-focused school in the Mountain West.
Interested families are encouraged to complete the STEM Interest Form to receive notifications about important open enrollment dates and information. This list will also allow our enrollment team to communicate with families on upcoming tours, information sessions and open house events.
Completing the STEM Interest Form is separate from the official DCSD Open Enrollment process and does not guarantee enrollment for the potential student, nor does it obligate families to enroll in STEM.
STEM School Highlands Ranch enrolls all new students through the DCSD Open enrollment process. 2025 – 26 Open Enrollment Round 2 opens January 22, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Per state and district policies, Colorado students are allowed to enroll in any school of their choice for which they are eligible through open enrollment on a space available basis.
Interested families are encouraged to complete the STEM Interest Form to receive notifications about important open enrollment dates and information. This list will also allow our enrollment team to communicate with families on upcoming tours, information sessions and open house events.
Completing the STEM Interest Form is separate from the official DCSD Open Enrollment process and does not guarantee enrollment for the potential student, nor does it obligate families to enroll in STEM. This form is not a waitlist for admissions.
STEM School Highlands Ranch Enrollment Priorities are outlined below and are implemented during Open Enrollment Round 1 only. Applications received during the second window are time stamped and processed on a “first come, first served” basis. However, first round Open Enrollment applications that were not extended offers during the first Open Enrollment period are automatically placed on the annual prioritized wait list and have priority over second round applicants.
Priority will be given in this order:
* An Enrollment Priority Request Form is required to provide proof of enrollment priority.
Student transcripts and report cards are available through Infinite Campus. For specific requests such as student records, transcripts, college application transcripts, or NCAA Eligibility transcripts, please contact registrar@stemk12.org. Please allow at least five business days for processing and responses.
Moving to out of state or to another school? Please click the buttons below to access the STEM Withdrawal Notification Form. If you are moving to a school outside of DCSD, our enrollment team will email you the required DCSD Withdrawal Form. Completed DCSD Withdrawal Forms should be submitted to registrar@stemk12.org. The STEM Withdrawal Notification Form is separate from the DCSD Intent to Return Form due each January to return to your address assigned school.
We invite you to schedule an enrollment consultation to discover how our school can further your child’s educational pursuits. This personalized meeting with the enrollment director will provide you with valuable insights into our curriculum, programs, and the supportive community we offer.
