Cherry Creek High School is the oldest of seven high schools in the Cherry Creek School District in the Denver metropolitan area. It is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and is the largest high school in the Denver metro area, with an 80-acre campus and approximately 3,800 students.
Serving 3,829 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 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cherry Creek High School's student population of 3,829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Royal blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Cherry Creek High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Creek High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Creek High School's ranking?
Cherry Creek High School is ranked #29 out of 1,748 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cherry Creek High School?
3,829 students attend Cherry Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Cherry Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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 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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