- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Rock, CO
Renaissance Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345006714Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Secondary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Secondary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Secondary School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Renaissance Secondary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 080345006714 · Castle Rock, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
441 enr · 25.9:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Renaissance Secondary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Secondary 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 441
Renaissance Secondary School
441 students
What this shows Renaissance Secondary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Secondary School compares
Renaissance Secondary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Renaissance Secondary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Renaissance Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Secondary 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 other 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Secondary School
How many students attend Renaissance Secondary School?
Renaissance Secondary School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Secondary School is 25.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Secondary School?
6.3% of students at Renaissance Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Secondary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Secondary School?
Renaissance Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Renaissance Secondary School rank among schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Secondary School ranks #13 of 14 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 schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Renaissance Secondary 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.