Castle View High School vs. Douglas County High School
Should you attend Castle View High School or Douglas County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Castle View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Douglas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,938 students in grades 9-12, Castle View 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 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,938 students
1,659 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#394 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
512
376
Grade 10 Students
488
419
Grade 11 Students
438
405
Grade 12 Students
500
459
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
72%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%