Cherokee Trail High School

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Cherokee Trail High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25901 E Arapahoe Rd,  Aurora, CO
Cherry Creek School District
3.9
3.8
3,089 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
153
Full Time Teachers
153
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
66.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6.2%
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
361:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.5%
White
51.5%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
10.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
Two or more races
8.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 816 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 805 Students
University of Colorado Denver 435 Students
University of Denver 362 Students
University of Northern Colorado 348 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 340 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 303 Students
Colorado School of Mines 249 Students
Arizona State University 243 Students
Colorado Mesa University 241 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 302 Students
Psychology 191 Students
Biology 177 Students
Nursing 156 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 131 Students
Computer Science 116 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 99 Students
Political Science and Government 91 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 89 Students
Marketing 88 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 518 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/21/2026
Overall this was a great school. I made a lot of connections with facilty, staff, and other students.
5.0 Junior
1/25/2026
Definitely a good school, I feel like I have gotten a good education so far, but 50/50 in terms of good teachers or not. There are plenty of clubs and sports to participate in but some of these extracurriculars are someone unfairly attended to/preferenced by the school
4.0 Alum
1/22/2026
Cherokee Trail was a great High school to be at. I had the best experience. I know of others who did not have the best experience because they were not involved in school spirit. I think the more involved you are at the school, the better experience you have.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 20 Reviews
1.0 student
2/8/2022
this school is beyond MID. everything about it is mid. mid teachers, mid students. I have been at this school for 2 years and I still get sad everytime I walk through the doors. First of all, the girls soccer team didn't have a coach for any of the teams until a week before tryouts started. I have b...
1.0 parent
2/8/2022
1/10 people at this school are nice. the rest have to be the most rude people i've ever met. they have no respect and they are all bullies.
5.0 parent
12/30/2021
My daughter and my son visited this school, from our experience the staff and the management was very professional.
2.0 parent
10/25/2021
I was a student at this school. For most of my high school career, I struggled academically and mentally. I certainly was not a delinquent, yet I was lumped into those group of students, being deemed undeserving of attention or care. Because I am a minority, I was not treated with the same respect t...

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Cherokee Trail High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,089 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Cherokee Trail High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $794,753. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grandview High School, Fox Ridge Middle School, Infinity Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cherokee Trail High School.

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