Enrollment
2,851
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291006156
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
154.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaglecrest High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaglecrest High School
Eaglecrest High School is a large high school in Centennial, Colorado, enrolling 2,851 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,851 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students) and Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students) alongside Eaglecrest High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eaglecrest High School compares
Eaglecrest High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, which includes Eaglecrest High School.
$14,137
Per student
-13%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,851 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Eaglecrest High School a good school?
Eaglecrest High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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