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Douglas County High School
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  • Public
  • CASTLE ROCK, CO

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B minus
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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Douglas County High School is an above average, public school located in CASTLE ROCK, CO. It has 1,820 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
46%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1200
462 responses
Average ACT
26
163 responses
AP Enrollment
19%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$135,985
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,810
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$577,500
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 50 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 50 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 189 responses
  • DC vs CV games
    22%
  • Make-a-Wish week
    21%
  • Homecoming week
    15%
  • Prom!
    15%
  • Spirit Weeks
    10%
  • Mr. Huskie
    8%
  • Homecoming
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,820
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 57 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 57 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 57 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$60,883
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 73 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 73 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$9,884 / year
National
$12,239
75%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 81 responses
32%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 81 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 81 responses

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