School Overview
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (CMJHS), located in the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 in Colorado Springs, is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school places a significant emphasis on high educational standards and rigorous coursework, consistently performing well in state assessments. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to the high school level, fostering both critical thinking and a solid foundational knowledge base.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and the arts. Situated in the foothills of the Cheyenne Mountains, the campus reflects the values of the surrounding District 12 community, which prioritizes parent engagement, student well-being, and a holistic approach to learning. By balancing high academic expectations with a variety of social and developmental opportunities, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High aims to nurture well-rounded, responsible, and prepared students.
611
Total Students
37.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
Demographic Student Count
White437
Hispanic90
Black10
Asian21
Two or More48
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    437 (71.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    90 (14.7 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Phone: (719)475-6120
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 7 293
Grade 8 318

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7293
Grade 8318
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28146%
Male33054%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)