The Littleton Public Schools Board unanimously denied an application from STEM School Highlands Ranch to relocate its high school to a site on Mineral Avenue within Littleton.
The board voted 5–0 on May 28 against the proposal from STEM, a Douglas County-based K–12 charter school. Board members said their decision was driven by financial concerns, a lack of demonstrated community demand and limited benefit for existing LPS students.
“The fundamental requirement of any charter school application is that it must demonstrate it is in the best interest of students,” board member Joan Anderson said. “The feedback was consistent and clear, families in our district do not believe this charter school serves that best interest.”…