Pine Creek High School

Pine Creek High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10750 Thunder Mountain Ave,  Colorado Springs, CO
Academy School District No. 20
3.9
2.9
1,808 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kolette Back
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
67.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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
41.7%
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
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
64.3%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet 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.
Colorado State University 508 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 487 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 403 Students
University of Northern Colorado 224 Students
Colorado School of Mines 206 Students
Colorado Mesa University 179 Students
University of Colorado Denver 178 Students
University of Denver 156 Students
University of Wyoming 145 Students
Grand Canyon University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 177 Students
Psychology 141 Students
Biology 135 Students
Computer Science 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 89 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Mechanical Engineering 69 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
Engineering 55 Students
Marketing 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 403 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/14/2025
Pine Creek High School has offered me many opportunities to explore new things as well as to further my education in subjects that have interested me since before arriving at the school. I've been able to further my experience in mathematics and working with computers, which I have greatly enjoyed. I have no grievances with the school in general, though it would be nice to see the voices of the students better represented.
5.0 Senior
3/13/2025
My overall experience at Pine Creek High School has been really good, it is easily one of the best high schools in Colorado. The best part about my experience is the community, the teachers are really good and a lot of the students are as well. I would like to see the administration change a little bit, I think that they don't trust the teachers enough to do their job, and so the administration over steps their boundaries and kind of ruins it sometimes.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2024
My overall experience is great. There are lot of opportunities for extra help with school work and the athletic department is very successful. The school is over crowed. Some teachers a dedicated to making a difference and some see like they are just there for they pay.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 11 Reviews
5.0 student
7/16/2022
Great school, athletics are top notch. All the staff care about the school and the legacy it holds. Your student will be challenged but they will be ready to go to college and supported by their teachers all of the way. The academics are amazing and the teachers really care about their students. The...
2.0 parent
9/16/2020
Non enthused with it. Academics are only if the student is self driven. Sports and coaches only recognize clicks and even parents have clicks in order to get their child on a team or given a title.
1.0 student
12/19/2019
I would not have gone to PCHS if I could do it over again. Terrible school.
1.0 parent
2/20/2019
Rating for pine creek academics is at best C-/D

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Pine Creek High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Academy School District No. 20 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,808 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Pine Creek High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $664,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aspen Valley High School, Rampart High School, Liberty High School, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pine Creek High School.

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