Top Rankings
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,737 students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E are Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, Cheyenne Mountain High School and Gold Camp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
3,737 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 179 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
109 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
578 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
35%
# Black Students
72 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,675 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
72%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
272 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
210
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
270
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
309
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,409 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,305 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,409
$15,418
Spending / Student
$15,305
$15,735
Best Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Camp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 327-2820
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6120
Grades: 7-8
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6130
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-0300
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Skyway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Mercury Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6150
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canon Elementary School
Magnet School
1201 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6140
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 475-6140
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Zebulon Pike
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E manages 9 public schools serving 3,737 students.
What is the rank of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E is ranked #1 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
72% of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In Theunty Of E's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,305 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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