Overland High School

Overland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12400 E Jewell Ave,  Aurora, CO
Heather Ridge Neighborhood
Cherry Creek School District
3.8
3.2
2,159 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jana Frieler
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
58.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
42%
Black
27.7%
White
17.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

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.
University of Colorado Denver 602 Students
Colorado State University 545 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 483 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 482 Students
University of Denver 415 Students
University of Northern Colorado 361 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 266 Students
Colorado Mesa University 228 Students
Colorado School of Mines 196 Students
Regis University 150 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 167 Students
Biology 135 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Computer Science 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Mechanical Engineering 47 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 464 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/23/2024
There is a lot of diversity in Overland making it feel like a very welcoming school. The teachers are mostly kind and look out for students. The only bad thing about Overland Highschool is the food. There is not much variety and the food is below average.
4.0 Sophomore
1/30/2024
Overland is the most diverse high school in my district and it's something I really appreciate. I never feel like I don't belong and I do enjoy being here every weekday. We do go on secure perimeter often but while I'm inside the school I don't ever feel unsafe. The teachers are all welcoming, the sports and pride is great, and the school spirit is definitely there. There isn't an issue with bullying but some students do have a sort of superiority complex and think they're too "cool" to talk to everybody
4.0 Senior
9/11/2023
The school it self is very modern and nice to go around. You meet some really great people that will help further your your relationshis as the future grows near. There are great adults there that will help you grow both independently and with help. The worst experience I would say is sometimes the acts of the students.
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3.2 23 Reviews
1.0 student
1/31/2025
This school is awful no one nice school doesnt provide support and the bullying is huge snd need a better system and keep promises and follow iep dont send your kids here!!!
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3.0 student
11/30/2023
This school is great, but it has its flaws.
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5.0 student
7/29/2023
In the time I’ve been here I’ve seen so much school spirit, everyone feels like a combined family and community. It is one of the few schools I’ve seen racially and lgbtq+ representation and acceptance, I love this school.
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2.0 other
9/4/2019
My experience with the student body has been largely negative and it's gotten worse over the past couple of years.
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