Serving 2,833 students in grades 9-12, Cherokee Trail High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Trail High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Cherokee Trail High School's student population of 2,833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherokee Trail High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Trail High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
57%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Trail High School's ranking?
Cherokee Trail High School is ranked #163 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherokee Trail High School often compared to?
Cherokee Trail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherokee Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Cherokee Trail High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cherokee Trail High School?
2,833 students attend Cherokee Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cherokee Trail High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Trail High School?
Cherokee Trail High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherokee Trail High School offer ?
Cherokee Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherokee Trail High School part of?
Cherokee Trail High School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
View the Cherokee Trail High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day Checks Accepted from Seniors
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day to Pre-purchase Yearbook
May 03, 2024 (Friday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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