Cheyenne Mountain High School

Cheyenne Mountain High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 Cresta Rd,  Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12
3.8
3.2
1,261 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Fortenberry
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
80.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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
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.
Colorado State University 285 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 280 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 187 Students
University of Denver 118 Students
Colorado College 97 Students
Colorado School of Mines 94 Students
University of Northern Colorado 91 Students
University of Wyoming 88 Students
University of Colorado Denver 87 Students
Fort Lewis College 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Biology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Economics 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 161 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/12/2024
High academics, great teachers, college counseling is not great - good for in state, but not out of state.
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 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/15/2025
I couldn't dislike a school more. They have a policy of assigning way too much homework which they pass off as "rigorous" when in fact it only destroys these kids' chances at getting into college when they can't even remotely get all their work done because it is simply TOO MUCH. They hire young, in...
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.
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.
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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Cheyenne Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,261 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Cheyenne Mountain 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $745,787. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zebulon Pike, The Colorado Springs School, The University School, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cheyenne Mountain High School.

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