Cheyenne Mountain High School

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E

1200 CRESTA ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

1,275 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,275

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheyenne Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	883
Hispanic	201
Black	29
Asian	52
Two or More	98
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
883 (69.3%)
Hispanic
201 (15.8%)
Two or More
98 (7.7%)
Asian
52 (4.1%)
Black
29 (2.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)

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:	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)475-6110
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 332

Grade 10 324

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 300