Academy Charter School vs Douglas County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy Charter School
Castle Rock · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
581 students
Douglas County High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,659 students
| Measure | Academy Charter School Castle Rock, Colorado | Douglas County High School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 993 | #55 of 307 |
| National rank | #9908 of 50,301 | #3841 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 581 | 1,659 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| city | Castle Rock | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 67.9).
- •Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Douglas County High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 23.7%).
- •Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.5).
- •Douglas County High School is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 581.
- •Academy Charter School is a charter school while Douglas County High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Charter School better than Douglas County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy Charter School ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy Charter School and Douglas County High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy Charter School: 581. Douglas County High School: 1,659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy Charter School and Douglas County High School rank in Colorado?
Academy Charter School is 112th of 993 and Douglas County High School is 55th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).