Overland High School vs. Cherry Creek High School
Should I attend Overland High School or Cherry Creek High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Overland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Cherry 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
Overview
Serving 2,159 students in grades 9-12, Overland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,809 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 69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,159 students
3,809 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
189 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#23 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
84%
Graduation Rate
86%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
570
945
Grade 10 Students
576
992
Grade 11 Students
495
921
Grade 12 Students
518
951
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
40%
14%
% Black
29%
4%
% White
19%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
