Serving 113 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's student population of 113 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's ranking?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is ranked #916 out of 1,748 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 45-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
113 students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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