Best High Schools in 80104, CO

High schools
5
Students
5,646
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 80104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Renaissance Secondary School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 347 Students

2. Douglas County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students

3. Castle View High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students

4. Ponderosa High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students

5. Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students

Best Middle Schools in 80104, CO

Middle schools
3
Students
2,529
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 80104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sagewood Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

2. Castle Rock Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students

3. Mesa Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 80104, CO

Elementary schools
10
Students
4,712
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 80104, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franktown Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students

2. Clear Sky Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 675 Students

3. Flagstone Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students

4. Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 381 Students

5. World Compass Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 711 Students

6. Larkspur Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 205 Students

7. Sage Canyon Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 570 Students

8. Rock Ridge Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 475 Students

9. Castle Rock Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 449 Students

10. South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 80104, CO

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

80104, CO has a total population of 35,241 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 80104, CO

13,006

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80104, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80104, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80104, CO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,763 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 80104, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 80104, CO

How many schools are in 80104, CO?

80104, CO has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,006 students in total.

How do schools in 80104 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 80104 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 80104 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80104?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 37%
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  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations