A
Very Good
90/100

Cherokee Trail High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 25901 ARAPAHOE PARKWAY, Aurora, CO 80016
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 73% · Math 55% proficient · 87th percentile in Colorado
Graduation
A
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Colorado for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
3,059
Students
enrolled
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%87/100reading 85th percentile, math 89th percentile among Colorado high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+27 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+22 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+16 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White78%58%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts82nd percentile (list)
Black57%37%reading +23 pts, math +18 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic62%42%reading +28 pts, math +23 pts89th percentile (list)
Asian77%72%reading +5 pts, math +4 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%55%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +25 pts, math +25 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 25901 ARAPAHOE PARKWAY
City Aurora
ZIP Code 80016
District 0802910
NCES School ID 080291001951
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80016

Understanding the community around Cherokee Trail High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,728
Per Capita Income $63,872
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.0%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $666,900
Median Rent $1,942
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cherokee Trail High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.1%
Hispanic/Latino 18.2%
Black 9.8%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More Races 7.6%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 3,059
Teachers (FTE) 158.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cherokee Trail High School?
Cherokee Trail High School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cherokee Trail High School?
Cherokee Trail High School has 3,059 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Cherokee Trail High School serve?
Cherokee Trail High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cherokee Trail High School receive per student?
Cherokee Trail High School receives $17,211 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cherokee Trail High School in 80016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$739,673
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,040
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
19.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026