Cheyenne Mountain High School

Summary:

Cheyenne Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, part of the highly-ranked Colorado Springs School District No. 11. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests like the SAT and PSAT.

Cheyenne Mountain High School stands out for its academic excellence, with 86% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 59% statewide, and 61% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 35% statewide. The school's diversity is also noteworthy, with a student population that is 70.99% white, 15.71% Hispanic, 3.63% Asian, and 2.34% African American. This diversity is in contrast to nearby schools like Atlas Preparatory High School, which has a student population that is 86.01% Hispanic.

Cheyenne Mountain High School's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio of 15.9, compared to nearby schools like Coronado High School (19.1) and Harrison High School (19.6). Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 8.46%, significantly lower than schools like Atlas Preparatory High School (90.81%) and Harrison High School (49.87%). This combination of academic excellence, diversity, and supportive learning environment makes Cheyenne Mountain High School a standout among the surrounding schools in the Colorado Springs area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1200 Cresta Road
       Colorado Springs, CO  80906-1622


(719) 475-6110

District: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,819 Help


Feeder schools for Cheyenne Mountain High School:

Elementary:    Broadmoor Elementary School
    Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
    Gold Camp Elementary School
    Pinon Valley Elementary School
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Middle:    Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,241

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheyenne Mountain High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cheyenne Mountain High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheyenne Mountain High School is $14,819.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cheyenne Mountain High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 2nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheyenne Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.73 6th 279 97.8%
2005 92.77 6th 280 97.9%
2006 94.05 6th 286 97.9%
2007 94.29 5th 298 98.3%
2008 94.44 5th 301 98.3%
2009 93.13 8th 310 97.4%
2010 92.77 10th 327 96.9%
2011 92.45 10th 337 97.0%
2012 92.35 10th 334 97.0%
2013 89.49 21st 349 94.0%
2014 92.85 14th 369 96.2%
2015 82.38 17th 292 94.2%
2016 69.38 32nd 255 87.5%
2017 75.42 23rd 256 91.0%
2018 96.33 8th 388 97.9%
2019 96.28 14th 411 96.6%
2021 89.13 14th 210 93.3%
2022 88.28 21st 221 90.5%
2023 91.89 23rd 349 93.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.81 6th 56 89.3%
2023 78.90 9th 62 85.5%
2024 80.95 6th 61 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.86 4th 60 93.3%
2022 61.46 27th 77 64.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.08 10th 188 94.7%
2022 85.69 20th 203 90.1%
2023 87.95 15th 200 92.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.35 19th 239 92.1%
2022 92.56 14th 257 94.6%
2023 90.03 19th 254 92.5%
2024 93.53 9th 257 96.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.26 8th 74 89.2%
2024 74.17 12th 84 85.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.94 24th 108 77.8%
2023 75.69 14th 135 89.6%
2024 78.53 5th 140 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.17 15th 240 93.8%
2022 89.98 24th 253 90.5%
2023 90.57 19th 252 92.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.48 17th 205 91.7%
2023 95.55 11th 198 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cheyenne Mountain High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.65 19th 225 91.6%
2022 87.67 19th 228 91.7%
2023 86.36 20th 234 91.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Open Quote As a Cheyenne grad,I can give first class insight into the school. What a lot of people don't understand about Cheyenne is that it is just a high school like any other. Standards are very high there and if you want to succeed you have to work at it. As another reviewer stated that the teachers are disconnected from the students, I beg to differ. Many of the teachers are very involved with their students, want to help, and are willing to help. Like any school there are those select few teachers that are not that way but yet again every school has them. The rich comment also by the same reviewer bothers me because if you really knew much about the school you would know that a majority of the student body is not rich. That is one of the many stereotypes that follow Cheyenne and is one that really needs to be put to rest. Students go get tutoring outside of school because they genuinely need it not just because they can afford it. Being in college I can honestly say that Cheyenne did prepare me for it. While it is a big change the intensity of Cheyenne courses did help me greatly to be successful in a college setting. High school is high school and no matter what way you slice it, it is a lot of work, but Cheyenne will prepare you. As a graduate of I can honestly say I in general enjoyed Cheyenne and being there. I made some excellent friends while still being challenged in my classes. Cheyenne is not the place for everybody but it is still a great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Open Quote The Cheyenne Mountain school district is and has always been the exemplary district in Colorado Springs. My two daughters went all the way through the system, and received a first-class education. Academic standards are very high, but teacher involvement is also very high. My daughters are now well-educated, well-rounded, confident, logical, and articulate members of our community. The previous poster who said her kids got no help and needed tutors obviously has her own issues (including spelling). Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, November 8, 2009

Open Quote The 5 star rating listed on this site is not accurate if you live in the REAL world. The teachers are NOT connected with the students and do not TEACH them. A majority of students have tutors outside of school cause their family can PAY for it and the minority of students are lost and trying to fit in or frustrated trying to figure out what they are supposed to be doing. I moved my child to another district and it has made a huge difference in our lives. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cheyenne Mountain High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 642 6 19 8 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1989 603 6 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1990 546 10 15 14 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 566 5 16 14 6 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 558 6 17 17 5 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 581 6 21 18 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1994 565 7 27 23 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 598 8 29 46 3 n/a n/a 0 684
1996 598 8 29 46 3 n/a n/a 0 684
1997 872 12 41 59 6 n/a n/a 0 990
1998 931 17 42 54 6 n/a n/a 0 1050
1999 1006 20 52 50 5 n/a n/a 0 1133
2000 1047 17 57 57 2 n/a n/a 0 1180
2001 1087 16 57 53 8 n/a n/a 0 1221
2002 1105 20 66 79 10 n/a n/a 0 1280
2003 1105 20 66 79 10 n/a n/a 0 1280
2004 1195 24 64 85 6 n/a n/a 0 1374
2005 1177 30 67 87 10 n/a n/a 0 1371
2006 1183 27 84 91 9 n/a n/a 0 1394
2007 1172 22 87 103 11 n/a n/a 0 1395
2008 1139 25 86 107 11 n/a n/a 0 1368
2009 1138 26 85 124 18 n/a n/a 0 1391
2010 1083 46 72 141 15 n/a n/a 0 1357
2011 1054 30 64 163 6 5 20 0 1342
2012 1020 33 62 167 9 7 27 0 1325
2013 1045 35 55 154 6 5 29 0 1329
2014 1023 28 62 152 5 6 37 0 1313
2015 1020 31 49 168 4 4 36 0 1312
2016 963 31 47 158 5 2 49 0 1255
2017 957 36 47 153 5 1 68 0 1267
2018 946 33 44 161 5 3 72 0 1264
2019 985 25 49 158 4 1 77 0 1299
2020 962 18 44 185 4 1 72 0 1286
2021 945 16 41 183 3 2 81 0 1271
2022 912 24 39 194 2 4 86 0 1261
2023 881 29 45 195 3 4 84 0 1241

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 Cheyenne Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 41.3 16.3 n/a
1989 634 36.6 17.3 0.3
1990 587 37.9 15.4 0
1991 607 38.2 15.8 0
1992 603 39.2 15.3 n/a
1993 627 39.3 16.0 0
1994 622 38.3 16.2 0
1995 684 38.1 18.0 1.2
1996 684 38.1 18.0 1.2
1997 990 53.7 18.4 0
1998 1050 54.2 19.4 0
1999 1133 58.8 19.3 0.3
2000 1180 55.5 21.3 1.1
2001 1221 66.8 18.3 1.5
2002 1280 78.9 16.2 0.1
2003 1280 78.9 16.2 0.1
2004 1374 82.2 16.7 0.1
2005 1371 76.3 18.0 0.2
2006 1394 83.4 16.7 0.7
2007 1395 85.8 16.3 n/a
2008 1368 84.5 16.2 0.1
2009 1391 84.5 16.5 2.5
2010 1357 86.3 15.7 7.9
2011 1342 85.2 15.7 7.6
2012 1325 82.4 16.0 9.1
2013 1329 82.1 16.1 9.3
2014 1313 82.1 15.9 9.4
2015 1312 84.0 15.6 9.1
2016 1255 82.0 15.3 10
2017 1267 80.5 15.7 10.3
2018 1264 79.5 15.8 10.4
2019 1299 79.4 16.3 9.3
2020 1286 79.7 16.1 8
2021 1271 73.9 17.1 8.3
2022 1261 75.2 16.7 5.6
2023 1241 77.5 15.9 8.5

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 Cheyenne Mountain High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 41.3 16.3 n/a
1989 634 36.6 17.3 0.3
1990 587 37.9 15.4 0
1991 607 38.2 15.8 0
1992 603 39.2 15.3 n/a
1993 627 39.3 16.0 0
1994 622 38.3 16.2 0
1995 684 38.1 18.0 1.2
1996 684 38.1 18.0 1.2
1997 990 53.7 18.4 0
1998 1050 54.2 19.4 0
1999 1133 58.8 19.3 0.3
2000 1180 55.5 21.3 1.1
2001 1221 66.8 18.3 1.5
2002 1280 78.9 16.2 0.1
2003 1280 78.9 16.2 0.1
2004 1374 82.2 16.7 0.1
2005 1371 76.3 18.0 0.2
2006 1394 83.4 16.7 0.7
2007 1395 85.8 16.3 n/a
2008 1368 84.5 16.2 0.1
2009 1391 84.5 16.5 2.5
2010 1357 86.3 15.7 7.9
2011 1342 85.2 15.7 7.6
2012 1325 82.4 16.0 9.1
2013 1329 82.1 16.1 9.3
2014 1313 82.1 15.9 9.4
2015 1312 84.0 15.6 9.1
2016 1255 82.0 15.3 10
2017 1267 80.5 15.7 10.3
2018 1264 79.5 15.8 10.4
2019 1299 79.4 16.3 9.3
2020 1286 79.7 16.1 8
2021 1271 73.9 17.1 8.3
2022 1261 75.2 16.7 5.6
2023 1241 77.5 15.9 8.5

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 Cheyenne Mountain High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,966
2020 $12,378
2021 $12,032
2022 $13,065
2023 $14,819

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheyenne Mountain High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 411 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 349 High schools
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12991241
 4.5%
African American2529
 16%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian4945
 8.2%
Hispanic158195
 23.4%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White985881
 10.6%
Two or More Races7784
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.3%8.5%
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Students at Cheyenne Mountain High School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,241 students attended Cheyenne Mountain High School.


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