Castle Rock High School

422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Castle Rock High School, located at 5180 Westside Highway in Castle Rock, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Castle Rock School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The campus provides a comprehensive high school experience, typically offering a blend of core curriculum classes, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the Castle Rock area. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and school spirit, the institution encourages students to engage in athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The facility acts as a central hub for the town’s youth, striving to instill the values of responsibility and lifelong learning while working to meet the diverse needs of the student body within the Cowlitz County region.

422

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Rock High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	29
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
352 (83.4%)
Hispanic
29 (6.9%)
Two or More
29 (6.9%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castle Rock School District
Phone:	(360)501-2930
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 9 108

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 84