Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's ranking?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is ranked #1255 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock often compared to?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rockis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
The graduation rate of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is 25-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
149 students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock offer ?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock part of?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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