- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Cherokee Trail High School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Trail High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291001951
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Trail High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #7 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Trail High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Trail High School ranks #7 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Cherokee Trail High School held near 3,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+135 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 158.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+135 students YoY 080291001951 · Aurora, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
3,089 enr · 20.3:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Cherokee Trail High School held near 3,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+135 headcount). Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 158.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Trail High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- This school
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- Overland High
Overland High School
2,228 students
What this shows Cherokee Trail High School reports 3,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Trail High School compares
Cherokee Trail High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,089
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.4 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 10.1%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Cherokee Trail High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Trail High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Trail High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Trail High School
How many students attend Cherokee Trail High School?
Cherokee Trail High School has 3,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,924 (2022-23) → 3,059 (2023-24), nearly flat (+135).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Trail High School is 20.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Trail High School?
10.6% of students at Cherokee Trail High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Trail High School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Trail High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Trail High School?
Cherokee Trail High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherokee Trail High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Trail High School ranks #7 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Cherokee Trail High School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students), and Grandview High School (2,684 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.