Summary:
The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in Colorado is home to 9 high schools, serving students from a diverse range of backgrounds and academic abilities. The district's high schools vary significantly in size, from the large Cherry Creek High School with 3,829 students to the smaller Marvin W Foote Youth Services with just 36 students.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Cherry Creek High School and Cherry Creek Elevation, the district's virtual high school, have consistently ranked among the top schools in Colorado, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast impressive test scores, with over 85% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as Overland High School and Smoky Hill High School, have lower test scores and rankings.
Despite these disparities, the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 as a whole performs well, with a 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, which is higher than the state average. However, the district faces challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism ranging from 27.7% to 36.68%. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in student achievement within the district, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and rankings.
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