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Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 22,668 students in Douglas County, CO. The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, CO are Rock Canyon High School, Mountain Vista High School and Thunderridge 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 51% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public high schools.
Douglas County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Canyon High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Legend High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Gr: PK-12 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Castle View High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Gr: K-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9350 Teddy Lane
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0870
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Venture Academy Of Leadership And Entrepreneurship
15653 Brookstone Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 242-6165
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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 Rock Canyon High School, Mountain Vista High School and Thunderridge 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 Douglasunty?
19 public high schools are located in Douglasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasunty?
Douglasunty public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglasunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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