Overland High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

12400 EAST JEWELL AVENUE
AURORA, CO 80012

2,228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Overland High School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cherry Creek School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic rigor and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Overland is perhaps most recognized for its vibrant school spirit and its "Trailblazer" identity, which encourages students to pursue excellence in both traditional academic subjects and specialized pathways, such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education.

Beyond the classroom, Overland High School fosters an inclusive environment that emphasizes community engagement and personal growth. The school offers a comprehensive range of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, providing a well-rounded experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By focusing on both the intellectual and social development of its students, Overland remains a significant educational pillar in the Aurora community, dedicated to empowering its graduates to navigate an increasingly globalized world.

2,228

Total Students

124.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	1,005
Black	538
Asian	120
Two or More	174
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,005 (45.2%)
Black
538 (24.2%)
White
371 (16.7%)
Two or More
174 (7.8%)
Asian
120 (5.4%)
American Indian
9 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)747-3700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 570

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 535

Grade 12 566