Cheyenne Mountain High School
Public school in Cheyenne Mountain 12, grades 9 to 12. 1200 Cresta Road, Colorado Springs.
Contact
- Phone
- (719) 475-6110
Questions about enrolling?
The Cheyenne Mountain 12 enrollment office handles this.
- Phone
- (719) 475-6100
- Enrollment page
- cmsd12.org (opens in a new tab)
Where this comes from
- Phone, website, address: from the school’s own website where we could check it, otherwise the Colorado Department of Education school directory.
- Enrollment phone: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Enrollment page: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 31, 2026.
Everything else, in six parts
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Academics
96 in 100 students graduate in 4 years; average SAT 1111.
Students who graduate in 4 years
95.6%
Higher than most of the 54 area schools that report it (middle value 86.3%).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2024-25. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT score (11th graders)
1,111 out of 1600
Higher than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 981).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT reading and writing score
566 out of 800
Higher than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 511.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Average SAT math score
546 out of 800
Higher than most of the 56 area schools that report it (middle value 471.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2026. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
State rating
Performance Plan
Colorado rates every school each year from test results, growth and graduation. From highest to lowest: Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, Turnaround. Alternative schools get an AEC version.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students who left school that year without finishing
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Students per teacher
About 17 students per teacher
Near the middle of the 65 area schools that report it (middle value 15.9).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Programs
AP and college classes. 9 career pathways.
Special programs
- AP
- Concurrent Enrollment
- CTE
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
- Work-Based Learning
AP (Advanced Placement) classes are college-level, with an exam in May.
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
AP courses offered
22 courses
More than most of the 37 area schools that report it (middle value 9).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
College classes in high school
Yes
Students can take college classes for credit while still in high school. Colorado calls this concurrent enrollment.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (opens in a new tab), 2023-24. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Career pathways
- Engineering
- Biomedical Science
- Sports Medicine
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Theater Technology
- Business
- Marketing
Show all 9 career pathways
- Education & Teaching
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Also available through the district
- Cosmetology
- Automotive
- Diesel Technology
- Broadcasting
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Early Childhood Education
Show all 14 career pathways through the district
- EMT
- Fire Science
- Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Veterinary Assistant
- Welding
- Zookeeping
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
World languages
French, German, and Spanish
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Sports and clubs
24 teams and 24 clubs and activities listed.
Sports teams
- Baseball
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Golf (Girls)
Show all 24 sports teams
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse (Boys)
- Lacrosse (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Softball
- Spirit (Cheer)
- Swimming & Diving (Boys)
- Swimming & Diving (Girls)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track & Field
- Volleyball (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
- Wrestling (Girls)
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Clubs and activities
- Robotics
- Coding Club
- Science Olympiad
- Speech & Debate
- Knowledge Bowl
- HOSA
- Math Club
- Theater
Show all 24 clubs and activities
- German Club
- Spanish Club
- Interact Club
- Equestrian
- Mountain Biking
- Mindfulness Club
- Climbing Club
- FCA
- GSA
- Anime Club
- Tabletop Games
- Creative Writing Club
- Environmental Club
- Investment Club
- Band
- Choir
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2026-27. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Getting in
Public school in Cheyenne Mountain 12. Boundary or open enrollment.
When to apply
Cheyenne Mountain High School uses Cheyenne Mountain School District 12’s dates.
Non-resident priority window opens 2027-28
February 2027 (exact day not yet posted)
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), Non-Resident Application. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Lottery for priority-window applicants Every year
After the priority window closes, based on space and staffing
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), Non-Resident Application. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Secondary applications (after priority window) Every year
After the priority window, in order received, if seats remain
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), Non-Resident Application. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Kind of school
Public school
Cheyenne Mountain 12, grades 9-12
How students get in
Boundary or open enrollment
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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What to know about applying
Cheyenne Mountain High is the only high school in D12, so every student who lives in the district is assigned here. Students from outside D12 apply online during the non-resident window, and they are accepted only if there is space.
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Where to apply or enroll
Open the page on cmsd12.org (opens in a new tab)
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab), 2027-28. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Yearly tuition
Free
Colorado public and charter schools do not charge tuition.
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Getting there
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Address
1200 Cresta Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
School hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. (optional zero hour from 7:30 a.m.)
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Bus and transportation
Cheyenne Mountain School District does not run school buses; it arranges transportation only for students whose disability requires it under their IEP.
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Uniform or dress code required
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Support and culture
About 1,291 students. Support services listed below.
How many students
1,291 students
Bigger than most of the 72 area schools that report it (middle value 461.5).
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students from lower-income families
17.2% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
Students whose families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This describes family income, not school quality; lower test scores often reflect it.
Source: Colorado Department of Education (opens in a new tab), 2025-26. Checked Oct 31, 2026.
Students per counselor
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Special education, IEP and 504 services
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Gifted and talented services
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Help for students learning English
A qualified English Language Development (ELD) teacher provides services in each school.
Source: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 31, 2026.
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