Top 10 Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 22,882 students in Douglas County, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, CO are Rock Canyon High School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Thunderridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public high schools.
Douglas County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Vista High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Canyon High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,377 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #33.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,881 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #55.
Legend High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #66.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #77.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #88.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #99.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #1010.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,758 students
Rank: #1111.
Skyview Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Grades: PK-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #1212.
Castle View High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,990 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1414.
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Rank: #1515.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9350 Teddy Lane
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0870
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1616.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
3565 Celestial Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, CO

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Grades: PK
| 22 students
2001 East Easter Suite 202
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Grades: K-12
| 3,270 students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0806
Grades: PK
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, CO include Rock Canyon High School, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Thunderridge High School. Douglas County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public high schools are located in Douglasunty?
18 public high schools are located in Douglasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasunty?
Douglasunty public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglasunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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