Overview

Douglas County School District is a public school system serving children from preschool through high school in Douglas County, Colorado. Families choose among neighborhood schools, charter and magnet schools, online learning and home education options, with open enrollment subject to available space. Academic pathways include career and technical education, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses, alongside gifted and special education services. An elected Board of Education sets district policy, while schools have flexibility to shape their instructional programs. Founded in 1958, the district is headquartered in Castle Rock, Colorado.