CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,264 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL (CMHS), located in the southwest corner of Colorado Springs, is widely regarded as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in Colorado. Serving the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment, consistently high standardized test scores, and a strong emphasis on college preparation. The campus fosters a competitive yet supportive culture that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their studies and their extracurricular interests.
Beyond its academic reputation, CMHS is highly noted for its comprehensive athletic and arts programs. The school frequently captures state championships across various sports and maintains award-winning music and theater departments. Its location, nestled at the base of the Cheyenne Mountain foothills, provides a picturesque setting that complements the school's reputation for high student engagement and a strong sense of community pride among students, staff, and local families.
For more information, contact CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 475-6110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906-1622
(719) 475-6110
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,264 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,264
- Teachers:
- 79.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,264 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.