For the 2025 school year, there are 19 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, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Mountain Vista 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Canyon High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10235 Parkglenn Way
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-6824
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Thunderridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1991 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Stem School Highlands Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8773 Ridgeline Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 683-7836
Gr: K-12 | 1,399 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Ranch High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Legend High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,424 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Skyview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 471-8439
Gr: PK-12 | 1,283 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Castle View High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Ascent Classical Academy Of Douglas County
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10004 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 531-8775
Gr: K-12 | 857 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9350 Teddy Lane
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0870
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0870
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
3565 Celestial Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Gr: 9-12
15653 Brookstone Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 242-6165
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 242-6165
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Gr: K-11
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 13%
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 387-0806
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
2001 East Easter Suite 202
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Littleton, CO 80125
(303) 324-2100
Gr: K-12 | 3,270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 113:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Gr: PK-3 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Plum Creek Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9340 Commerce Center St
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 387-6075
Gr: K-12
5810 Mcarthur Ranch Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0806
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0806
Gr: PK | 16 students Minority enrollment: 56%
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, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Mountain Vista 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglasunty include: Ponderosa High School vs. Legend High School, Chaparral High School vs. Legend High School, Douglas County High School vs. Castle View High School
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