redefine limits.
UNLEash potential.
Discover STEM School Highlands Ranch, a tuition – free, K-12 public charter and the premier STEM school in the Mountain West, where innovation meets real-world impact. Learn how we empower students to solve meaningful problems and thrive in an ever-changing world.
2025-26 STEM Open Enrollment
Jan 22nd - Aug 1st
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About Stem School
At STEM School, we’re not just preparing students for the future—we’re preparing them to shape it. Our curriculum blends problem-based learning with real-world application, offering every student a personalized pathway to success. We focus on the whole child, ensuring students excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Beyond the Classroom
We define STEM+ as the powerful integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a wide array of enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the traditional curriculum.
STEM+ encompasses our commitment to developing well-rounded students by blending rigorous academics with athletics, the arts, leadership activities, and real-world experiences. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel in STEM fields but also cultivate creativity, teamwork, and the social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in all areas of life.
STEM+ is where innovation meets comprehensive personal growth, preparing students to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.
what makes us different
PROBLEM-BASED
LEARNING
Learn by Solving Everyday Problems.
Solving meaningful problems is at the heart of our education. Our innovative curriculum goes beyond textbooks, encouraging students to creatively tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects like building robots and designing sustainable communities. This collaborative approach empowers students to make a positive impact on the world.
Real-World
Application
Innovate Beyond the Classroom.
We are a globally-minded school committed to positive change and continuous innovation. Our ethos of “Never Stop Innovating” drives us to provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge through industry partnerships, community projects, student showcases, and extracurricular activities, ensuring they make a meaningful impact in the world.
Personalized
Pathways
A Tailored Learning Experience.
We celebrate diversity and ignite a passion for learning in every student. Our adaptable pathways enable students to explore their unique strengths, pursue individual goals, and connect with the STEM community. With opportunities for advanced classes, college credit, and technical credentials, we support each student’s personalized journey to thrive and succeed at their own pace.
Whole Child
Development
Nurturing the Whole Student.
We nurture the whole student—preparing them for success in the real world, both academically and socially. Our approach includes wellness programs and social-emotional learning, complemented by STEM+ opportunities that encompass athletics, the arts, and a variety of enrichment activities. These experiences equip students with the resilience, creativity, and social skills needed to thrive in all aspects of life.
Hear from our Students and Parents
Since joining , my child has flourished academically and socially. The hands-on projects and personalized attention have ignited a passion for learning that I’ve never seen before.
Sarah L., Parent
I love how we get to work on real-world problems. Last year, my team designed a water filtration system for our community, and it was so rewarding to see it make a difference.
Alex M., 9th Grade Student
The opportunities at STEM are incredible. From earning college credits to participating in STEM competitions, I feel prepared and excited for my future.
Mia R., 11th Grade Student
STEM SCHOOL ALUMNI
STEM Open Enrollment has begun
Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 STEM school year is now open. WE invite you to experience STEM, a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school.
Have more questions?
Reach out to our enrollment team at [email protected].
STEM School Highlands Ranch is the premier K-12 school in the Mountain West dedicated to cultivating future STEM leaders who do good in the world.
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