Rock Canyon High School

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Rock Canyon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5810 McArthur Ranch Rd,  Lone Tree, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
4.2
3.5
2,325 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andy Abner
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
79.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very 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
43.9%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
65.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.4%
Hispanic
11.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

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.
University of Colorado Boulder 840 Students
Colorado State University 687 Students
Arizona State University 289 Students
University of Denver 240 Students
University of Colorado Denver 239 Students
University of Arizona 232 Students
Colorado School of Mines 220 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 163 Students
University of Washington 160 Students
University of Northern Colorado 160 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 363 Students
Psychology 220 Students
Biology 190 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 149 Students
Computer Science 142 Students
Finance 123 Students
Marketing 120 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 114 Students
Nursing 108 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 94 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 451 Reviews
3.0 Parent
3/4/2026
It's unfortunate their baseball coaches are mediocre at best. Their baseball program is all about who is working with and for the coaches. They don't communicate, they have kids attend tournaments and don't play them. And the favoritism is ridiculous. They coaches lack respect and it's evident because they don't win. The school is great; but they need to get rid of "the boys club"
5.0 Sophomore
2/20/2026
Great high school that's preparing me for college. Challenges me, tests are hard but homework isn't a crazy amount.
4.0 Senior
5/1/2025
Rock Canyon overall has been a great experience for me. The teachers and staff really show that they care and want to help out in student's endeavors. However there is also a highly competitive nature within the academics of this school, which can either push you to be better, or create a slightly toxic environment for learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 25 Reviews
2.0 other
5/30/2026
RC has solid grounds for a good highschool education. However, with them having some of the highest SAT/AP scores in the state, and the highest GPA in DCSD, there's so much room for perfectionism and toxic motivation. Which is absolutely present. It is under no circumstances normal for freshmen to b...
5.0 parent
12/1/2025
What a great school! I have had an advanced student in AP courses and a disabled student in SSN and both have had great experiences.
3.0 student
5/5/2023
Bad: The Teachers aren't very good in the grade book and always mess things up. The Bathrooms have been destroyed for 2 years now. They don't even attempt to clean them/fix stall doors. pretty gross. The Special Ed/IEP program is not that good. almost none of the teachers actually go by your accommo...
1.0 student
4/29/2023
They do a horrible job dealing with bullying and don't care about student mental health at all. They only care about the education and the teachers put to much pressure on students. Wouldn't recommend.

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Rock Canyon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lone Tree, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Rock Canyon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $815,924. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highlands Ranch High School, Mountain Vista High School, Valor Christian High School, and more. Learn more about what Lone Tree has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rock Canyon High School.

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