Overland High School

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Overland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12400 E Jewell Ave,  Aurora, CO
Cherry Creek School District
3.8
3.1
2,159 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jana Frieler
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
124
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
58.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
45.1%
Black
24.1%
White
16.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 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 590 Students
Colorado State University 555 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 518 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 498 Students
University of Denver 418 Students
University of Northern Colorado 353 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 253 Students
Colorado Mesa University 218 Students
Colorado School of Mines 204 Students
Regis University 153 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 155 Students
Biology 141 Students
Nursing 138 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Computer Science 111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Mechanical Engineering 55 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 48 Students
Criminology 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 442 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/8/2025
I think that the school could be a lot better monitored and updated. Quite a lot of places are falling apart, and I believe that the school needs to be better taken-care-of.
5.0 Senior
2/12/2024
I started school at overland and it's a really diverse community, it's easy to make friends and the teachers are really nice too.
4.0 Alum
1/9/2024
I had a great experience at OHS. The performing arts department is undoubtedly one of the best in the state, and I had a second family at school there. The academics were strong and you always had an opportunity to challenge yourself in the classroom. Extra curriculars were popular and you definitely could always find a way to fit in. And if there was something missing, many students formed their own clubs
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 24 Reviews
1.0 student
4/28/2026
Wouldn’t recommend. A lot of the people you’ll come across are fake. The football program is horrible never in my life have I seen so much toxicity for a trash team. T
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!!!
3.0 student
11/30/2023
This school is great, but it has its flaws.
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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Overland 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 2,159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Overland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $344,097. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Institute of Science and Technology at the Overland-Prairie Campus, Gateway High School, Rangeview High School, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Overland High School.

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