Cheyenne Mountain High School

1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,241 students in grades 9-12, Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks in the top 5% 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 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cheyenne Mountain High School's student population of 1,241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#48 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cheyenne Mountain High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cheyenne Mountain High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cheyenne Mountain High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Cheyenne Mountain High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cheyenne Mountain High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cheyenne Mountain High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheyenne Mountain High School's ranking?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is ranked #48 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheyenne Mountain High School often compared to?
Cheyenne Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheyenne Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Cheyenne Mountain High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School?
1,241 students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cheyenne Mountain High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain High School?
Cheyenne Mountain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain High School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cheyenne Mountain High School part of?
Cheyenne Mountain High School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.

School Reviews

5   5/10/2010
SO MANY extracurricular activities/art/music programs. Sports are managed very well, LOTS of scholarships. Parent funding is fundamental, as well as their involvement, and key to the school's success. Facilities are managed as well as possible, and school spirit is out of this world.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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