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#893 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Overland High School
High School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Aurora, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12400 EAST JEWELL AVENUE, Aurora, CO 80012
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Overland High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Overland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$69,835
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Early Colleges AuroraCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Crescent View AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Gateway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
| Lotus School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 945 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #36 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
Overland High School 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 Overland High School
Overland High School is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 2,161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overland High School
What grades does Overland High School serve?
Overland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Overland High School?
Overland High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overland High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overland High School rank in CO?
Overland High School ranks #893 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Overland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Overland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Overland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overland High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Overland High School a charter school?
No, Overland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overland High School a Title I school?
No, Overland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overland High School?
71.2% of students at Overland High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (720) 747-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80012)
- 51,389
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80012; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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