Castle View High School vs. Douglas County High School
Should I attend Castle View High School or Douglas County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Castle View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Douglas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, Castle View High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher 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).
Serving 1,820 students in grades 9-12, Douglas County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,136 students
1,820 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#241 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
67%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
533
476
Grade 10 Students
495
472
Grade 11 Students
563
412
Grade 12 Students
545
460
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
75%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%