Serving 368 students in grades 6-12, Cherry Creek Elevation ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherry Creek Elevation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherry Creek Elevation's student population of 368 students has grown by 176% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Cherry Creek Elevation ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherry Creek Elevation is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
11%
5%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry Creek Elevation's ranking?
Cherry Creek Elevation is ranked #801 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cherry Creek Elevation often compared to?
Cherry Creek Elevationis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Universal, Colorado Virtual Academy, Colorado Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherry Creek Elevation?
The graduation rate of Cherry Creek Elevation is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elevation?
368 students attend Cherry Creek Elevation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cherry Creek Elevation students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherry Creek Elevation?
Cherry Creek Elevation has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherry Creek Elevation offer ?
Cherry Creek Elevation offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Creek Elevation part of?
Cherry Creek Elevation is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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