- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080345000440
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas County High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 1,659
- students enrolled
Douglas County High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Douglas County High School held near 1,771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 94.3 → 94.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 080345000440 · Castle Rock, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,659 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Douglas County High School held near 1,771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 94.3 → 94.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Douglas County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school
Douglas County High School
1,659 students
What this shows Douglas County High School reports 1,659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas County High School compares
Douglas County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,659 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,659
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.2 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Douglas County High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas County High School
How many students attend Douglas County High School?
Douglas County High School has 1,659 students enrolled. It is a high school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,758 (2022-23) → 1,771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas County High School is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas County High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas County High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas County High School?
Douglas County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas County High School rank among high schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Douglas County High School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.