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 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
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%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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
![This chart displays total students of Cherry Creek High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Cherry Creek High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-wlYZdt.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Cherry Creek High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Cherry Creek High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-lfZ478.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Cherry Creek High School by grade. This chart displays the students of Cherry Creek High School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-blYBWVY.png)
School Rankings
Cherry Creek High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherry Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherry Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-OD7KUL.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-MLwOgJ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
![This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-4aCg5x.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cherry Creek High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cherry Creek High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-blYBWWl.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-bvnWmeL.png)
Hispanic
14%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-CPYnTP.png)
Black
4%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-bg0CmHT.png)
White
64%
52%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-f7ZKoS.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cherry Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-51tomK.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherry Creek High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherry Creek High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-AZsY3u.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-ZbXmZL.png)
![This chart displays 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. This chart displays 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-ycEo57.png)
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-5SYsaj.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
![This chart displays 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. This chart displays 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-qDZoNr.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
![This chart displays 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. This chart displays 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.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/14000/13927/cherry-creek-high-school-chart-EGD3u0.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #21 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherry Creek High School often compared to?
Cherry Creek 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 82%.
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?
Cherry Creek High School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
View the Cherry Creek High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
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)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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.
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