Overland High School
Tel:
(720)747-3700
- Overland High School serves 2,306 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Overland High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Overland High School's student population of 2,306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,306 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 129 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Overland High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Overland High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1323 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 34% |
| Black | 29% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Overland High School is Gateway High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Prairie Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Prairie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1771 students
0.1 miles
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720)747-3000 0.1 6-8 1771 - Aurora Prairie Preschool Grades: PK | 133 students
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Aurora, CO 80014
(720)554-4000 0.2 PK 133 - Aurora Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 711 students
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Aurora, CO 80012
(720)747-2800 0.7 PK-5 711 - Aurora Village East Community Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
0.7 miles
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720)747-2000 0.7 PK-5 740 - Aurora Eastridge Community Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 886 students
0.8 miles
11777 East Wesley Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
(720)747-2200 0.8 PK-5 886
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