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Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock

961 PLUM CREEK BLVD., CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104Douglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
149
Students
Total enrolled
32%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 63% vs nat'l
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 149 students in grades 09–12 in CASTLE ROCK, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,103 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock is a small high in CASTLE ROCK, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 149 students. The district invests $14,103 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The 32% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock

149
Total Students
12.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution78 male · 71 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
73%
19%
Asian1%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080345006218

Academic Outcomes at Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
30-34
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
32%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80104

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,103
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,205
Student Support$2,680
Administration$1,692
Operations$2,115
Other$1,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,103 spent per student, an estimated $6,248 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
53%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
52.8%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 32% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
American AcademyLeman Classical AcademyAspen View AcademyBen Franklin Academy
+6 more
↓
Middle
Rocky Heights Middle SchoolCimarron MiddleMesa Middle SchoolMountain Ridge Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Rock Canyon High SchoolMountain Vista High SchoolLegend High SchoolChaparral High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDouglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Phone: (303)387-0650
NCES ID: 080345006218
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CASTLE ROCK seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Elem
American Academy
2,559 students · PK–08
4% FRL
High
Rock Canyon High School
2,377 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
Mountain Vista High School
2,259 students · 09–12
● 51 opp
High
Legend High School
2,228 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Chaparral High School
2,009 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Castle View High School
1,990 students · 09–12
High
Thunderridge High School
1,881 students · 09–12
● 57 opp
High
Douglas County High School
1,758 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
961 PLUM CREEK BLVD., CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.