Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock

15 South Gilbert Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
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Bottom 50%
Serving 137 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (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:

School Overview

Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's student population of 137 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 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 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#1390 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
33%
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20-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
18%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
75%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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30-34%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1390 out of 1,734 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, Cloverleaf Home Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 30-34%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
137 students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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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5   5/12/2023
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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