- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenwood Village, CO
Cherry Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291000186
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Creek High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Greenwood Village · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Creek High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Greenwood Village, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cherry Creek High School held near 3,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 189.6 → 188.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 080291000186 · Greenwood Village, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
3,852 enr · 20.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students)
Cherry Creek High School held near 3,829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 189.6 → 188.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cherry Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
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 Cherry Creek High School reports 3,852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Creek High School compares
Cherry Creek 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,852 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,852
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% 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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Cherry Creek High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Cherry Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Smaller | 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 Cherry Creek 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 (~3,852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Creek High School
How many students attend Cherry Creek High School?
Cherry Creek High School has 3,852 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenwood Village, CO. CCD year-over-year: 3,797 (2022-23) → 3,829 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek High School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Creek High School?
10.6% of students at Cherry Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Creek High School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Greenwood Village, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Creek High School?
Cherry Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cherry Creek High School rank among public schools in Greenwood Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Greenwood Village, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenwood Village on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Cherry Creek High School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 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.