Cheyenne Mountain High School

Cheyenne Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 Cresta Rd,  Colorado Springs, CO
Skyway Neighborhood
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12
3.8
3.3
1,261 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Fortenberry
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
80.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
45.8%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
205:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
71%
Hispanic
15.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Colorado
#4 Best Public HS in Colorado
#4 Best Public HS Teachers in Colorado
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 275 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 274 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 182 Students
University of Denver 118 Students
Colorado College 96 Students
Colorado School of Mines 92 Students
University of Northern Colorado 91 Students
University of Colorado Denver 85 Students
University of Wyoming 81 Students
Fort Lewis College 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 103 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Chemistry 41 Students
Economics 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 158 Reviews
5.0 Junior
11/3/2023
Overall great school, but very hard academics. Students on average take over 6 AP courses over their four years at CMHS. Great academic culture though.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The teachers and staff are all really kind and care about your experience and education. However, as with all schools, there are certain faculty and students who are not great. The biggest downsides of CMHS relate to the weird competition that comes with the academics. Everyone is an over achiever and attempting to go to IVY leagues.
4.0 Senior
1/29/2023
My time at CMHS has been a success. I have enjoyed academic challenges, music growth and team sports during my tenure in high school. Some teachers aren't the best but thankfully I had a few teachers I could seek out for additional support as needed.
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3.3 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/10/2021
The school has quite rigorous academic programs. The school is also one of the sports power house in Colorado (with 100+ team championships), particularly in tennis. It is a public school, but the culture is more like private school.
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1.0 other
5/14/2019
This school might look good on paper but the community and the integrity of the staff and students is not to be desired. Issues with race and drugs are very prevalent with no plan of action for equality or underage sobriety.
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2.0 student
5/1/2019
if you what you kid to be good a the core classes and not have any expertise in anything else then go here, if you what you kid to have a normal high school life dont go here
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5.0 parent
10/27/2018
We have valued our children’s experience here for the past 2 years. The academic and wrestling programs far exceed what we expected for our boys. Much opportunity exists within the expansive curriculum. Equally, there are several volunteer and community events that offer character building and pride...
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