For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,227 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Castle Rock, CO are Douglas County High School, Castle View High School and Renaissance Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Castle Rock, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Castle View High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #22.
Castle View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
3565 Celestial Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Castle Rock, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascent Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
Cloverleaf Home Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Castle Rock, CO include Douglas County High School, Castle View High School and Renaissance Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Castle Rock?
5 public high schools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Castle Rock include: Douglas County High School vs. Castle View High School, Castle View High School vs. Douglas County High School
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