Douglas County High School vs Renaissance Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas County High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,659 students
Renaissance Secondary School
Castle Rock · Charter high · Grades 6–12
441 students
| Measure | Douglas County High School Castle Rock, Colorado | Renaissance Secondary School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 307 | #205 of 307 |
| National rank | #3841 of 16,910 | #11285 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,659 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 12% |
| city | Castle Rock | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 38.7).
- •Douglas County High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Douglas County High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Renaissance Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 23.7%).
- •Renaissance Secondary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.5).
- •Douglas County High School is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 441.
- •Douglas County High School is a public school while Renaissance Secondary School is a charter 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 Douglas County High School better than Renaissance Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas County High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 38.7 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 Douglas County High School and Renaissance Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas County High School: 1,659. Renaissance Secondary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas County High School and Renaissance Secondary School rank in Colorado?
Douglas County High School is 55th of 307 and Renaissance Secondary School is 205th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).