Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock

961 PLUM CREEK BLVD.
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Daniel C. Oakes High School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is an alternative high school within the Douglas County School District. Unlike a traditional high school setting, Oakes is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. It emphasizes personalized learning, smaller class sizes, and a flexible structure to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover credits, and stay on the path toward graduation.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive culture, which prioritizes the emotional and social well-being of its students alongside academic achievement. By fostering close relationships between students and faculty, the school creates a community-focused atmosphere that encourages self-advocacy and perseverance. Ultimately, Daniel C. Oakes serves as a vital resource for students seeking an individualized approach to their education, helping them earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary life in a setting that values their unique strengths and circumstances.

149

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
109 (73.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (18.8 %)
Two or More
6 (4.0 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-0650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 108