Renaissance Secondary School

3954 TRAIL BOSS LANE
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Charter School 347 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Renaissance Secondary School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6–12. Operating under the Douglas County School District, the school is known for its commitment to a "project-based learning" (PBL) philosophy. This approach moves away from traditional lecture-style instruction, instead encouraging students to engage in hands-on, real-world projects that integrate multiple subjects and foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and character development, aiming to prepare students not just for college, but for the complexities of the modern workforce. By focusing on a "human-centered" educational model, Renaissance Secondary seeks to create a close-knit community where students are empowered to take ownership of their academic journey. The school’s curriculum is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing students to pursue their passions while meeting rigorous academic standards within a supportive and innovative environment.

347

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Renaissance Secondary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
280 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (12.7 %)
Two or More
16 (4.6 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(720)689-6120
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
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 6 36

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 29