Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheyenne Mountain High School serves the eastern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most students typically commute within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain 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
Cheyenne Mountain High School's student population of 1,275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,275 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain 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 Cheyenne Mountain High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Red-tailed Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheyenne Mountain High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is ranked #63 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain High School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Vanguard School (High), Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% 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 Cheyenne Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Cheyenne Mountain High School is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School?
1,275 students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cheyenne Mountain High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain High School?
Cheyenne Mountain High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain High School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain High School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
SO MANY extracurricular activities/art/music programs. Sports are managed very well, LOTS of scholarships. Parent funding is fundamental, as well as their involvement, and key to the school's success. Facilities are managed as well as possible, and school spirit is out of this world.
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