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

Colorado · Public School District
9
Schools
3,737
Students
$13,272
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
10.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-42pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E is a public school district in Colorado serving 3,737 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,272 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School07–08611
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheyenne Mountain High School09–121,241
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canon Elementary SchoolPK–PK131
Zebulon Pike04–1217
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,272Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
56%
State
36.3%
Local (property tax)
56.3%
Federal
7.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,737
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,737 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E spend per student?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E spends $13,272 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?
10% of students in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?
No, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E serve?
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the county of E is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.