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Cherry Creek School District

Cherokee Trail High School

#24 in Best Public High Schools in Colorado
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Aurora, CO
  • 491 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Cherokee Trail High School is a highly rated, public school located in Aurora, CO. It has 2,986 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% in reading.
    Address
    25901 Arapahoe Parkway
    Aurora, CO 80016
    Telephone
    (720) 886-1900
    Website
    cherrycreekschools.org/pages/default.aspx
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    Cherokee Trail High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    39%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1230
    270 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    471 responses
    AP Enrollment
    38%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $130,160
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $660
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $463,355
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.53 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.53 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 178 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming/ Spirit Week
      22%
    • Wish week
      21%
    • Prom
      20%
    • Mr. CT
      8%
    • DECA Tailgate
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%
    • Kiva week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,986
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.64 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.64 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.64 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $78,421
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    21%
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.74 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.74 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.74 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,059/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.80 responses
    48%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.80 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.80 responses
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    Cherokee Trail High School Reviews

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    I loved the academics at Cherokee Trail Highschool, all of the teachers were efficient and great at their jobs. They always found a way to engage and connect with students and I think it showed in the test scores the school always received. What I did not like about Cherokee Trail is the administration and their relentless ability to catch students in categories that they shouldn't have wasted their time. For instance, we couldn't sit in our cars in the morning or at lunch without getting yelled at, and if we ignored the faculty members we were reprimanded and forced to politely acknowledge them. While this doesn't seem relevant on a large scale related to the school, it made a lot of the students uncomfortable, and allowed the real crime in the school to go unnoticed.
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    I really enjoyed my time at CTHS! Great school, both for academics and extra curricular activities. The staff goes above and beyond for their students! Made life-long friends from high school.
    The faculty is amazing! I'm close with teacher's I've never had before, and they're always willing to lend a helping hand. Student's have a myriad of clubs to join, and can even create their own. The culture of the school had a shaky start, but with student involment and organizations, it has definitely seen much improvement.