Overland High School
Overland High School serves 2,377 students in grades 9-12.
Overland High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Overland High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Overland High School's student population of 2,377 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,377 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 136 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overland High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Overland High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1046 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 34% |
| Black | 28% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Prairie Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Prairie Middle School Math: 17% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,747 student10
0.1 miles
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000 0.1 6-8 1,747 - Aurora Prairie Preschool Grades: PK | 113 students
0.2 miles
12600 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000 0.2 PK 113 - Aurora Ponderosa Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 689 students10
0.7 miles
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800 0.7 PK-5 689 - Aurora Village East Community Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 785 students10
0.7 miles
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000 0.7 PK-5 785 - Aurora Eastridge Community Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 829 students10
0.8 miles
11777 East Wesley Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 747-2200 0.8 PK-5 829
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