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#191 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 11% in state

Renaissance Secondary School

High School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Castle Rock, CO

A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

Charter

3954 TRAIL BOSS LANE, Castle Rock, CO 80104

  • Math 45% vs CO 35% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,942
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Renaissance Secondary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
35%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Renaissance Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated976/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castle Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,359

Median home value

$586,800

Median rent

$1,816/mo

College educated

54.2%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Douglas County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.8 mi1,771Compare →
Castle View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.1 mi1,863Compare →
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle RockEnrollment path unverified4.39–122.8 mi141Compare →
Highlands Ranch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–12Not available1,390Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#18 of 88
District spending per student
$12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Renaissance Secondary School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Renaissance Secondary School

Renaissance Secondary School is a public high school in Castle Rock, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Renaissance Secondary School

What grades does Renaissance Secondary School serve?

Renaissance Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Renaissance Secondary School?

Renaissance Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Secondary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Renaissance Secondary School rank in CO?

Renaissance Secondary School ranks #191 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Renaissance Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Renaissance Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Renaissance Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Renaissance Secondary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Renaissance Secondary School a charter school?

Yes, Renaissance Secondary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Renaissance Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Renaissance Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renaissance Secondary School?

14.3% of students at Renaissance Secondary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 80104)
36,461
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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