- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for Cheyenne Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080294000211
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheyenne Mountain High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #11 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheyenne Mountain High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks #11 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080294000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Cheyenne Mountain High School held near 1,268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 080294000211 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,275 enr · 16.6:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students)
Cheyenne Mountain High School held near 1,268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Cheyenne Mountain High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cheyenne Mountain High School
1,275 students
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
604 students
- Gold Camp Elem 435
Gold Camp Elementary School
435 students
- Broadmoor Elem 327
Broadmoor Elementary School
327 students
- Cheyenne Mount 324
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
324 students
- Pinon Valley E 315
Pinon Valley Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Cheyenne Mountain High School reports 1,275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheyenne Mountain High School compares
Cheyenne Mountain 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 81% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,275
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Colorado - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Cheyenne Mountain High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E reports $13,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheyenne Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Camp Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinon Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheyenne Mountain High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne Mountain High School
How many students attend Cheyenne Mountain High School?
Cheyenne Mountain High School has 1,275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheyenne Mountain High School is 16.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheyenne Mountain High School?
7.2% of students at Cheyenne Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheyenne Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at Cheyenne Mountain High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheyenne Mountain High School?
Cheyenne Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Cheyenne Mountain High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheyenne Mountain High School ranks #11 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E?
Besides Cheyenne Mountain High School, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students), Gold Camp Elementary School (435 students), and Broadmoor Elementary School (327 students). See the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E district page for the complete list.