Serving 141 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 12:1 is lower 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's student population of 141 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock's ranking?
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock is ranked #1255 out of 1,779 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, Cloverleaf Home Education by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 25-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock?
141 students attend Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, 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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