Welcome to CEC Castle Rock High School!

CEC Castle Rock High School (CECCR) is a tuition-free public charter school welcoming ALL students in the Douglas County area — offering both full-time enrollment and part-time enrollment for homeschool and non-public school students.

Our nurturing CECCR campus provides a personal and supportive experience where students are able to explore and pursue their own unique educational and career pathways. We assess every student who enrolls to meet them where they are academically, no matter the level — and provide them with the opportunity to begin working on college-level courses as soon as they are college ready.

Our campus culture is caring, inclusive, and focused on creating confident, lifelong learners!


  • Smaller Class Sizes with Passionate, Enthusiastic and Highly-Qualified Teachers
  • STEM and Liberal Arts Focused Curriculum
  • Exceptional Pathways Towards FREE College Degrees and Other Industry Credentials
  • Services Provided for Students with IEP, 504, ALP, and ELL plans
  • FREE Tutoring for ALL Students
  • Healthy Breakfast and Lunches available each day
  • FREE Bus Transportation (Locations Based On Student Need)
  • Part-Time On-Campus & Online Enrollment Options for Homeschoolers

Maren Blind – Head of School

Rip Engler – Admissions

720.439.4300 - Fax

3565 Celestial Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80109

Our Beliefs

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CEC recognizes the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life — and to deliver it with equity and fairness in the Colorado communities we have the privilege to serve. We have created a belief system to guide us in building strong campus communities filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

News from Our Schools

RSVP for One of Our Informational Meetings

Want to learn more to make sure CEC Castle Rock is right for your family? Attend one of our school tours & informational meetings! We will cover all of the unique learning options available at CECCR and have you see the school for yourself. You will also get to meet staff, learn about our culture, and ask any questions you may have! RSVP below!

Unable to attend an in-person informational meeting? Click here to watch an overview video.

Food & Transportation Services

CEC Food Services is committed to providing healthy breakfast and lunches for free to our campus students to support their academic success.

CEC Transportation Services operates buses with multiple routes and stops along the Front Range in support of our campus locations, and is committed to providing our students and families with this option wherever possible.

CEC Network Success Stats

average resident cost to earn an associate degree in Colorado
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students have graduated with an associate degree or higher
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other industry credentials earned by our students
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total college credits earned by our students
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saved in tuition, fees, and books for our students and families
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Student Life at CEC Castle Rock

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Three students holding signs in hallway. The signs read, "I love my school. National school choice week."
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Female student in a grey camo shirt standing in a hallway with her hands on her hips.
Four students standing in front of the school talking in a group.
Two students in a cafeteria working on homework at a table.
Four students standing outside in front of a tree and a building.
A CEC teacher holding a sign that says, "Great Teachers Inspire! National School Choice Week."

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