For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 23,328 students in Douglas County, CO. The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, CO are Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County, Rock Canyon High School and Mountain Vista 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 49% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% 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 91%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Vista High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Canyon High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #44.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Grades: K-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #55.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #66.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #77.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #88.
Legend High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,250 students
Rank: #99.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Grades: PK-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #1010.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #1111.
Castle View High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #1212.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,464 students
Rank: #1313.
Ascent Classical Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Grades: K-12
| 763 students
Rank: #1414.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1515.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2700
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #1616.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 South Gilbert Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascent Classical Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
3565 Celestial Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Hope Online Learning Academy Co-op (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2001 East Easter Suite 202
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Grades: K-12
| 3,270 students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
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
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0806
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 Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County, Rock Canyon High School and Mountain Vista 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 Douglas County, CO?
17 public high schools are located in Douglas County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, CO?
Douglas County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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