For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,151 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Castle Rock, CO are Castle View High School, Douglas County 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 40% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% 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 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Castle View High School, with 95% 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle View High School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 Castle View High School, Douglas County High School and Renaissance Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Castle Rock?
4 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (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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