Cherry Creek High School

Summary:

Cherry Creek High School is a large public high school serving grades 9-12 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, part of the highly-ranked Cherry Creek School District. With a diverse student population of 3,797, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cherry Creek High School's academic performance is exceptional, ranking 20th out of 349 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school excels across diverse student subgroups, including racial minorities, English Language Learners, and students with special needs. This focus on equity and inclusion is a notable achievement, as the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 20:1 and serves a student population with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like Overland High School and Colorado Early Colleges Aurora.

The consistent high performance and strong learning environment at Cherry Creek High School make it a standout example of excellence in public education. The school's exceptional academic results, equity-focused approach, and favorable comparison to nearby institutions highlight its commitment to providing a world-class education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9300 East Union Avenue
       Greenwood Village, CO  80111-1306


(720) 554-2000

District: Cherry Creek School District No. 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,230 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  3,797

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Asian:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cherry Creek High School ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.11. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cherry Creek High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cherry Creek High School has the largest high school student body size in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cherry Creek High School is $14,230. 5 high schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cherry Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek High School 20th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Cherry Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Creek School District No. 5 28th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cherry Creek High School

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Rank History for all students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.19 5th 279 98.2%
2005 91.91 11th 280 96.1%
2006 93.21 8th 286 97.2%
2007 93.11 6th 298 98.0%
2008 93.04 9th 301 97.0%
2009 91.62 13th 310 95.8%
2010 91.62 14th 327 95.7%
2011 89.27 23rd 337 93.2%
2012 91.06 16th 334 95.2%
2013 89.91 19th 349 94.6%
2014 90.89 20th 369 94.6%
2015 82.77 16th 292 94.5%
2016 81.12 13th 255 94.9%
2017 77.65 20th 256 92.2%
2018 97.70 5th 388 98.7%
2019 97.41 10th 411 97.6%
2021 88.81 16th 210 92.4%
2022 89.33 19th 221 91.4%
2023 92.68 17th 349 95.1%
2024 92.11 20th 349 94.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.86 2nd 48 95.8%
2022 90.01 3rd 56 94.6%
2023 85.77 6th 62 90.3%
2024 75.74 10th 61 83.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.49 1st 16 93.8%
2022 91.63 2nd 32 93.8%
2023 93.90 3rd 44 93.2%
2024 84.36 7th 36 80.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.04 10th 60 83.3%
2022 89.01 2nd 77 97.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.84 21st 188 88.8%
2022 89.57 15th 203 92.6%
2023 90.82 12th 200 94.0%
2024 84.27 22nd 211 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.30 14th 239 94.1%
2022 92.99 12th 257 95.3%
2023 92.44 14th 254 94.5%
2024 90.20 19th 257 92.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.13 10th 74 86.5%
2024 79.20 7th 84 91.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.88 2nd 118 98.3%
2022 73.44 14th 108 87.0%
2023 76.47 11th 135 91.9%
2024 73.89 19th 140 86.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.68 18th 240 92.5%
2022 91.04 21st 253 91.7%
2023 90.47 20th 252 92.1%
2024 90.85 20th 256 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.69 7th 41 82.9%
2022 78.54 5th 45 88.9%
2023 76.31 8th 43 81.4%
2024 77.13 9th 43 79.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.46 5th 29 82.8%
2024 86.28 4th 38 89.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.72 20th 181 89.0%
2022 91.61 18th 205 91.2%
2023 87.09 22nd 198 88.9%
2024 85.69 26th 199 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cherry Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.53 16th 225 92.9%
2022 87.28 21st 228 90.8%
2023 88.02 17th 234 92.7%
2024 86.63 22nd 229 90.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cherry Creek High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 3230 50 69 60 3 n/a n/a 0 3412
1989 2929 47 76 53 4 n/a n/a 0 3109
1990 2764 39 79 44 3 n/a n/a 0 2929
1991 2705 45 77 46 2 n/a n/a 0 2875
1992 2702 60 98 57 2 n/a n/a 0 2919
1993 2661 69 113 53 6 n/a n/a 0 2902
1994 2725 62 118 61 3 n/a n/a 0 2969
1995 2966 57 137 82 3 n/a n/a 0 3245
1996 2966 57 137 82 3 n/a n/a 0 3245
1997 3016 79 143 81 6 n/a n/a 0 3325
1998 3189 70 158 102 5 n/a n/a 0 3524
1999 3197 80 177 108 6 n/a n/a 0 3568
2000 3214 67 187 120 3 n/a n/a 0 3591
2001 3166 67 181 141 1 n/a n/a 0 3556
2002 3161 77 204 161 8 n/a n/a 0 3611
2003 3161 77 204 161 8 n/a n/a 0 3611
2004 3081 72 232 153 7 n/a n/a 0 3545
2005 3162 78 240 175 6 n/a n/a 0 3661
2006 3166 98 222 181 11 n/a n/a 0 3678
2007 3219 129 244 190 10 n/a n/a 0 3792
2008 3146 137 239 187 10 n/a n/a 0 3719
2009 2945 132 264 205 10 n/a n/a 0 3556
2010 2825 130 297 238 11 n/a n/a 0 3501
2011 2630 117 291 323 12 4 66 0 3443
2012 2580 110 328 346 10 4 75 0 3453
2013 2545 117 336 368 12 5 89 0 3472
2014 2503 106 366 400 11 7 114 0 3507
2015 2459 93 410 400 12 8 124 0 3506
2016 2395 94 437 390 16 7 160 0 3499
2017 2418 107 457 413 18 5 155 0 3573
2018 2436 117 469 439 15 3 162 0 3641
2019 2472 115 468 474 17 4 170 0 3720
2020 2488 126 485 522 9 4 172 0 3806
2021 2492 135 487 539 11 5 199 0 3868
2022 2437 134 487 518 17 7 209 0 3809
2023 2407 148 486 498 19 8 231 0 3797

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cherry Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3412 183.0 18.6 n/a
1989 3109 177.0 17.5 0.4
1990 2929 166.6 17.5 0.5
1991 2875 165.0 17.4 1.1
1992 2919 158.2 18.4 1.8
1993 2902 158.4 18.3 0
1994 2969 155.3 19.1 0
1995 3245 161.2 20.1 0
1996 3245 161.2 20.1 0
1997 3325 172.8 19.2 0
1998 3524 182.8 19.3 1.4
1999 3568 193.3 18.5 1.1
2000 3591 186.5 19.3 1.8
2001 3556 178.9 19.9 1.7
2002 3611 170.9 21.1 2.4
2003 3611 170.9 21.1 2.4
2004 3545 179.9 19.7 3.3
2005 3661 189.1 19.4 3.9
2006 3678 194.4 18.9 4.6
2007 3792 199.6 19.0 5.1
2008 3719 195.9 19.0 5.8
2009 3556 183.5 19.4 6.5
2010 3501 180.2 19.4 7.5
2011 3443 177.9 19.3 8.6
2012 3453 177.2 19.4 8.7
2013 3472 171.5 20.2 9.2
2014 3507 175.6 19.9 10.6
2015 3506 175.0 20.0 12.3
2016 3499 174.0 20.1 11.8
2017 3573 180.1 19.8 12.4
2018 3641 180.3 20.1 12.9
2019 3720 181.4 20.5 13
2020 3806 182.1 20.8 13.3
2021 3868 178.2 21.7 13.7
2022 3809 189.1 20.1 12.5
2023 3797 189.6 20.0 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cherry Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3412 183.0 18.6 n/a
1989 3109 177.0 17.5 0.4
1990 2929 166.6 17.5 0.5
1991 2875 165.0 17.4 1.1
1992 2919 158.2 18.4 1.8
1993 2902 158.4 18.3 0
1994 2969 155.3 19.1 0
1995 3245 161.2 20.1 0
1996 3245 161.2 20.1 0
1997 3325 172.8 19.2 0
1998 3524 182.8 19.3 1.4
1999 3568 193.3 18.5 1.1
2000 3591 186.5 19.3 1.8
2001 3556 178.9 19.9 1.7
2002 3611 170.9 21.1 2.4
2003 3611 170.9 21.1 2.4
2004 3545 179.9 19.7 3.3
2005 3661 189.1 19.4 3.9
2006 3678 194.4 18.9 4.6
2007 3792 199.6 19.0 5.1
2008 3719 195.9 19.0 5.8
2009 3556 183.5 19.4 6.5
2010 3501 180.2 19.4 7.5
2011 3443 177.9 19.3 8.6
2012 3453 177.2 19.4 8.7
2013 3472 171.5 20.2 9.2
2014 3507 175.6 19.9 10.6
2015 3506 175.0 20.0 12.3
2016 3499 174.0 20.1 11.8
2017 3573 180.1 19.8 12.4
2018 3641 180.3 20.1 12.9
2019 3720 181.4 20.5 13
2020 3806 182.1 20.8 13.3
2021 3868 178.2 21.7 13.7
2022 3809 189.1 20.1 12.5
2023 3797 189.6 20.0 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cherry Creek High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,124
2020 $12,269
2021 $11,821
2022 $13,481
2023 $14,230

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cherry Creek High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 411 High schoolsRanks 17th of 349 High schools
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students37203797
 2.1%
African American115148
 28.7%
American Indian1719
 11.8%
Asian468486
 3.8%
Hispanic474498
 5.1%
Pacific Islander48
 100%
White24722407
 2.6%
Two or More Races170231
 35.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%13.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Creek High School

Yes. Cherry Creek High School ranks in the top 5.7% of Colorado high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,797 students attended Cherry Creek High School.

Students at Cherry Creek High School are 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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