Cheyenne Mountain High School is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is the only high school in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. Its campus contains several buildings, including a recreation center, library, cafeteria, and an arts building.
Serving 1,268 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain High School's student population of 1,268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1872
Colors
White, Maroon
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 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red-tailed Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, The Vanguard School (High) 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?
1,268 students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cheyenne Mountain High School students are White, 17% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheyenne Mountain High School offer ?
Cheyenne Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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