Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,663 students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E are Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, Cheyenne Mountain High School and Gold Camp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,941 Schools
# Students
3,663 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 179 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
# American Indian Students
10 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
102 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
560 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
35%
# Black Students
62 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,649 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
72%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
240
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
309
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
356
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,741 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,741
$15,247
Spending / Student
$15,614
$15,560
Best Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Camp Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Skyway Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Mercury Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6140
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6140
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Zebulon Pike
Alternative School
1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E manages 9 public schools serving 3,663 students.
What is the rank of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E is ranked #1 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
72% of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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