Cherry Creek High School

9300 East Union Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 3,809 students in grades 9-12, Cherry Creek High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,809 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherry Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Cherry Creek High School's student population of 3,809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 189 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,809 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherry Creek High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Creek High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#23 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
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Black
4%
4%
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White
64%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Cherry Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherry Creek High School's ranking?
Cherry Creek High School is ranked #23 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cherry Creek High School?
3,809 students attend Cherry Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cherry Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Creek High School?
Cherry Creek High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cherry Creek High School offer ?
Cherry Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cherry Creek High School part of?

School Calendar

View the Cherry Creek High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day of School
May 09, 2024 (Thursday)
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)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   10/7/2020
Great school! There are a lot of students so the hallways are very crowded but Cherry Creek High School is a very fun but academically rigorous school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Annabella Gross

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,809 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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