Douglas County High School

Douglas County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2842 Front St,  Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
3.6
3.0
1,771 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
58.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
26%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
221:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
69.3%
Hispanic
18.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 416 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 326 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 177 Students
University of Colorado Denver 167 Students
University of Northern Colorado 155 Students
University of Denver 151 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 151 Students
Colorado Mesa University 145 Students
Colorado School of Mines 136 Students
Arizona State University 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 164 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Biology 105 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Criminology 44 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 452 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/8/2025
The IB program at Douglas County taught me valuable critical thinking skills, and time management. Without completion of the IB program and the dedicated teachers who run it, I would not have excelled in college to the magnitude I did (graduating Magna Cum Lade in 3 years).
4.0 Senior
12/19/2024
A very productive atmosphere with rigorous classes with rigorous coursework. They promote individuality within community.
5.0 Alum
6/14/2024
DCHS is a great high school located in the heart of Douglasville. With all the faculties I was able to have an amazing high school experience. I was in HOSA, yearbook committee, and was able to further my education from the foundation that DCHS gave me.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 12 Reviews
1.0 other
9/1/2021
very racist and using bashful words to put people down
5.0 parent
9/24/2018
Very positive overall experience. I have students that have excelled and gone on to university with full scholarships. They could do better with the sports program—we have talent and have been sadly handicapped by a poor football coach and thus limiting great opportunities for those players. Academi...
3.0 parent
2/26/2018
School District handbook states they have a no bullying policy. This is not accurate. Teachers ignore bullying. My son was a constant target of bullies, and when he finally reacted he was suspended for 2 days, but the bullies only had to write an apology letter. This district lacks the support to fo...
2.0 parent
3/18/2016
I have some history with Douglas County (DC) Schools, in fact I garudated from Douglas County HS in 1983 (yes I'm an older parent...). First, the county is very affluent and fairly entitled. If you look at the news the school administrator and Board are primarily interested in getting a voucher syst...

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Douglas County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Castle Rock, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Douglas County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Daniel C. Oakes High School, Cloverleaf Home Education, Castle View High School, and more. Learn more about what Castle Rock has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Douglas County High School.

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