Summary:
The city of Castle Rock, Colorado is home to four high schools that serve students in grades 9-12: Castle View High School, Douglas County High School, Renaissance Secondary School, and Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock. These schools are part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
Among the standout schools, Renaissance Secondary School ranks 50th out of 328 Colorado high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in several test score categories, including CMAS Science, CMAS English Language Arts, and SAT Math. Castle View High School is also a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 100 Colorado high schools with a 4-star rating and high test scores, particularly in SAT Reading and Writing.
Across the four high schools, the graduation rates are above the state average at 84.2%, and the dropout rates are low, ranging from 1.9% to 2.1%. However, the schools face a common challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 28.1%. The data also reveals differences in student demographics, with Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 31.91%, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students.
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