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Gateway High School vs. Cherry Creek High School

Should you attend Gateway High School or Cherry Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gateway High School
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Cherry Creek High School
9300 East Union Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Cherry Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,641 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,829 students in grades 9-12, Cherry Creek High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,641 students
3,829 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gateway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherry Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gateway High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
188 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gateway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherry Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1634 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#29 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gateway High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherry Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
68%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 5% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
92%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gateway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cherry Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gateway High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherry Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
432
944
Grade 10 Students
409
966
Grade 11 Students
346
915
Grade 12 Students
454
1004

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gateway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gateway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gateway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gateway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherry Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapahoe and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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