- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Centennial, CO
Eaglecrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Eaglecrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291006156
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaglecrest High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaglecrest High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaglecrest High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Eaglecrest High School held near 2,988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 154.7 → 155.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-105 students YoY 080291006156 · Centennial, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,851 enr · 18.5:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Eaglecrest High School held near 2,988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount). Teacher FTE added 154.7 → 155.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eaglecrest 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
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- This school
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 Eaglecrest High School reports 2,851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaglecrest High School compares
Eaglecrest 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,851 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,851
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors10.2 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 228 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Eaglecrest 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 Eaglecrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaglecrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~2,851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eaglecrest High School
How many students attend Eaglecrest High School?
Eaglecrest High School has 2,851 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 3,093 (2022-23) → 2,988 (2023-24), nearly flat (-105).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaglecrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaglecrest High School is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaglecrest High School?
21.4% of students at Eaglecrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaglecrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Eaglecrest High School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaglecrest High School?
Eaglecrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Eaglecrest High School rank among high schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaglecrest High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Centennial, 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 Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Eaglecrest High School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 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.