Douglas County High School, sometimes nicknamed as DCHS and locally identified as DC, is a public high school in Castle Rock, Colorado. It is the oldest school in the Douglas County School District.
Serving 1,659 students in grades 9-12, Douglas County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,659 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Douglas County High School's student population of 1,659 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,659 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Douglas County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas County High School is 0.49, 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
#394 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Huskies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas County High School's ranking?
Douglas County High School is ranked #394 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Douglas County High School often compared to?
Douglas County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas County High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Douglas County High School?
1,659 students attend Douglas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Douglas County High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas County High School?
Douglas County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglas County High School offer ?
Douglas County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas County High School part of?
Douglas County High School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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