Pine Creek High School is a public high school in Academy School District 20 that serves the Pine Creek, Gleneagle, Black Forest, Northgate, Cordera, and Flying Horse Ranch neighborhoods of north Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school opened in 1998.
Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-12, Pine Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 1,875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Creek High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing approximately 128.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek 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
Pine Creek High School's student population of 1,875 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,875 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Creek High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek High School is 0.57, 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
#119 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue-green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek High School's ranking?
Pine Creek High School is ranked #119 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pine Creek High School often compared to?
Pine Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Rampart High School, Discovery Canyon Campus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Creek High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Pine Creek High School?
1,875 students attend Pine Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pine Creek High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek High School?
Pine Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Creek High School offer ?
Pine Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek High School part of?
Pine Creek High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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