Douglas County High School vs. Castle View High School
Should you attend Douglas County High School or Castle View 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
Douglas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Castle View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,659 students
1,938 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#360 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Graduation Rate
90%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
376
512
Grade 10 Students
419
488
Grade 11 Students
405
438
Grade 12 Students
459
500
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
18%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
68%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%