B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    B-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    C-
  8. Sports
    B+
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C-
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Address
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Telephone
(303) 387-1000
Website
dcsdk12.org

Douglas County High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
54%
Percent Proficient - Math
43%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1250
63 responses
Average ACT
25
184 responses
AP Enrollment
22%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
97%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.37 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.37 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 121 responses
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  • DC vs CV games
    26%
  • Make-a-Wish week
    22%
  • Prom!
    19%
  • Homecoming week
    17%
  • Mr. Huskie
    10%
  • Spirit Weeks
    7%
  • Homecoming
    0%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,862
Free or Reduced Lunch
9%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.44 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
30.6%
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,371/ year
National
$12,239
74%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.68 responses
31%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.68 responses
51%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.68 responses
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The thing that makes Douglas County unique is the MANY opportunities it provides. DCHS has everything from AP to IB to FFA to DECA to various sports teams to IB Dance...it's amazing! Almost every student is involved in some form of extracurricular opportunity whether they join a team, club, or organization. The students are always busy doing something. The DCHS faculty support is amazing as well. Whenever you have an idea of a club, there are always teachers wanting to help out and lend a helping hand. Lastly the school spirit and student support is one of the best. There are always students supporting one another and various competitions or performances, we always support and cheer on one another!
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Douglas County High School, or DCHS to most, is a thriving school with a strong sense of pride in their history. Being the first high school in Castle Rock. I've had the pleasure of meeting and becoming great friends with so many different groups of people. I believe we all have adapted a saying around our school. We are all unified, whether we enjoy it or not. The classes at DCHS offer a wide range of material and other important subjects you may have never even thought of taking. My first year at the school, one of the classes I applied for was full. I've learned to enjoy every day. There is always someone there for you and I think I've learned that just from my Freshmen and Sophomore years. Overall, Douglas County High School has and will continue to be a huge growing experience for me and a little fingerprint of my journey once I move on.
I was in the International Baccalaureate program, so my experience was different from that of the average student. This program was rigorous and academically demanding and was great for college preparation. The program is very community oriented, and my friends from this program are the best friends I have ever had. There are countless opportunities for extra-curricular involvement; there is an abundance and incomparable variety of clubs and organizations, and there are many opportunities for athletic involvement. This school was a great place because it offered a balance of challenging academics and involvement in the school's community.