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Grandview High School vs. Cherry Creek High School

Should you attend Grandview High School or Cherry Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Grandview High School
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Cherry Creek High School
9300 East Union Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Grandview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Cherry Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,762 students in grades 9-12, Grandview High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,829 students in grades 9-12, Cherry Creek High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,762 students
3,829 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grandview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherry Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grandview High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
188 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grandview High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherry Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grandview High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#122 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
#29 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grandview High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherry Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 10% in CO)
68%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grandview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grandview High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 5% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 20% in CO)
92%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grandview High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grandview High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherry Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
709
944
Grade 10 Students
654
966
Grade 11 Students
698
915
Grade 12 Students
701
1004

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grandview High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grandview High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grandview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grandview High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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