Excellent
#264 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Cherry Creek Elevation
High School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Centennial, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
14603 E. FREMONT AVENUE, Centennial, CO 80112
- Math 30% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cherry Creek Elevation score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 3 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Creek Elevation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,504
Median home value
$627,500
Median rent
$1,948/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
52.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Marvin W Foote Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Regis Jesuit High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,059 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #22 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Creek Elevation is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Creek Elevation
Cherry Creek Elevation is a public high school in Centennial, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Creek Elevation
What grades does Cherry Creek Elevation serve?
Cherry Creek Elevation serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cherry Creek Elevation?
Cherry Creek Elevation has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elevation?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek Elevation is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Creek Elevation rank in CO?
Cherry Creek Elevation ranks #264 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cherry Creek Elevation's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Creek Elevation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherry Creek Elevation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Creek Elevation has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Cherry Creek Elevation a charter school?
No, Cherry Creek Elevation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Creek Elevation a Title I school?
No, Cherry Creek Elevation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Creek Elevation?
31.4% of students at Cherry Creek Elevation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (720) 554-4246
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80112)
- 36,687
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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