- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Overland High School
Federal NCES profile for Overland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291001272
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overland High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Overland High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overland High School ranks #4 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Overland High School held near 2,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.6 → 126.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 080291001272 · Aurora, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,228 enr · 18.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Overland High School held near 2,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.6 → 126.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Overland 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
- 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
- This school
Overland High School
2,228 students
What this shows Overland High School reports 2,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overland High School compares
Overland 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,228
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado - lower ratio than 25% 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
Counselors8.8 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 24.2%
White 16.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Overland High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Overland 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overland 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
- 2,851
- 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
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 (~2,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overland High School
How many students attend Overland High School?
Overland High School has 2,228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,109 (2022-23) → 2,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overland High School is 18.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overland High School?
50.5% of students at Overland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overland High School?
The largest demographic group at Overland High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overland High School?
Overland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Overland High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Overland High School ranks #4 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 Overland 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 Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.