Cheyenne Mountain High School serves 1,261 students in grades 9-12.
Cheyenne Mountain High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain High School's student population of 1,261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain High School is 0.45, 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
#16 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
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 Cheyenne Mountain High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is ranked #16 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 81%.
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School?
1,261 students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cheyenne Mountain High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
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
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 5/10/2010
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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