Douglas County School District No. Re 1


Summary:

The Douglas County School District No. Re 1 is a high-performing school district in Colorado, with 89 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 9th out of 115 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional overall performance.

Within the district, there are several standout schools that excel across various metrics. American Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school, ranks in the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools and has consistently high test scores, particularly in science and math. Rock Canyon High School is a top-performing high school that ranks in the top 5% of Colorado high schools and has high graduation rates and test scores. STEM School Highlands Ranch and Parker Core Knowledge Charter School are also standout schools, excelling across all grade levels with exceptional performance in science, English language arts, and math.

While the district as a whole is high-performing, there is a significant range in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools. Chronic absenteeism appears to be a challenge across the district, with most schools reporting rates around 27.7%. Additionally, the wide variation in free/reduced lunch rates across schools indicates significant socioeconomic diversity within the district, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance. Overall, the Douglas County School District is a strong educational system with many excellent schools, but there are also areas that may require additional attention and support.

District Detail

 620 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104

 (303) 387-0100

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 61,243

Primary Schools: 61
Middle Schools: 9
High Schools: 15
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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