Cherry Creek High School

I'm a former student of Cherry Creek High School, graduating class of 2011! I have to say, I love the place, it's one of the best high schools all around in sports and academic wise. Everyone loves one another and everyone gets along! The teachers are amazing! Best four years of my life :)

I am an alumni of Cherry Creek, I could not have asked for a better high school experience. People are quick to judge those of us who went to Creek and like to think we are all wealthy and snooty individuals, but that is simply not true, we are just like any other high school with people from low income families to kids from local celebrities. And like in any other school, you will find it is hard to fit in or enjoy school if you are not involved. Creek is a very spirited school, the students, teachers, staff and parents all take pride in our school from our excellence in sports and academics to the safety and cleanliness our campus provides. People who attended Creek that say they hated it, only hated it because they did not get involved in high school activities. I was personally apart of the theatre, I always went to every school dance, I went to the homecoming pep rally's and football games, and was a part of a few clubs, which there are over 100! I have been given job opportunities just because I went to Creek, people not only in the Colorado community know that Creek is an excellent school and you must be a driven and outgoing person to have succeeded. A+ School (Blue Ribbon)
--Submitted by a student

Cherry Creek is outstanding for a student with enough maturity to want the superior, academic challenge it offers. Do not expect to be coddled here. The college-bound students are highly competitive, like at many of the universities they aspire to attend. The student body is diverse, representing various countries and cultures. The school demands excellence from its student body, expecting that most students are preparing for college. Athletics are highly competitive, some of which consistently win top honors in the state. Emotionally independent, self-directed students will find this environment rich with opportunity and ready to match a thirst for knowledge and enrichment. Alumni say transition to college was easy after attending CCHS. Still, under-motivated students can survive here anonymously in the sheer size of the student body. My daughter is a minority, immigrant student who thrived academically because she took the many opportunities for extra support. Social life here can admittedly be challenging, however, because of its economic bias. Plan to make friends at your church, in your neighborhood, at work, in clubs, but not here, and just absorb the education.
--Submitted by a parent

I LOVE this school and I would strongly disagree with anyone who says that the teachers (or anyone) "favor the wealthy kids". As a middle class, single mom, I have raised BOTH of my boys in this school district. Cherry Creek High School is the BEST. I moved here for the schools from New Orleans - and have often said that this district should be a MODEL to other districts. They do things right. Parents are engaged. Yes, they are competitive - but that happens when you're GOOD at what you do. I'm very proud to say my son goes to this school and my other son graduated last year. Going to this school offers advantages you won't see at other schools. Having a diploma from Creek opens doors. And if your kids get involved in something (ANYTHING) - they will go far. At the end of the day, yes - i guess you could say "it's just a school" - but having come from a really crappy school district in Louisiana myself, my kids are getting an INCREDIBLE education here in CCSD.
--Submitted by a parent

First-rate high school -- large, but the advantage is that you're treated like young adults with many responsibilities and privileges (self-scheduling, 4yr off-campus privileges, open campus, etc). Many, many, many opportunities for students of all academic abilities and extracurricular talents. Top-rate sports teams, overall excellent faculty, and great organization.
--Submitted by a student

From the reviews, it doesn't sound like it has changed much from when I was there....it's a public school of choice for the local rich people and yes, it's superficial. Excellent academics program though and diverse as far as ethnics go....but no, you won't fit in very well if you aren't the kid of the upper middle class or rich.
--Submitted by a student

I have now had 3 boys at CCHS. Although they were very different academically, CCHS met each of their needs. One was a 4.2 and was on a strong AP track. One was an underachiever with a 2.8 and some learning issues and the last is a 3.0 and a junior. The 2 older boys are at 4 year universities and the jr is on track to go as well. One of the best lessons they learned at CCHS was to be a self advocate which has served them well in college and life. We felt that the teachers were very dedicated and worked hard to help the boys learn. None of my boys were strong athletes but there are over 98 clubs to get involved in and they had a wonderful high school experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Superficial teachers for superficial students.The majority of the teachers show a great deal of favoritism to the wealthier students. My child has a majority of AP classes and has A's and high B's so I say this not based on his grades. When I inquired into programs helping students apply for scholarships (we are very low income since I am disabled and had to pay medical bills from illness-even when I had insurance), the school brushed us off. They suggested my child look into the military for school and so he could get discipline. My child has a 4.6 GPA (and is studying Chinese) and the school thinks he needs discipline. They help the wealthier students study for the SAT's etc.., not the smart and poorer students obtain scholarships. Wish we never moved to this school district.
--Submitted by a student

Even though parents have said the school is "just wonderful" i have never seen any in the building. The school is an overall mess from the inconsitency of teachers, the rich white community, and how the atheltics program is God to most of the students. In freshman year, the first month i was physically abused and nothing was ever done, discipline is taken so lightly it is unbelievable. Visual arts are so greatly underlooked its sickening and you can pick challenging courses, but the teaching methods are generally poor and it goes in one ear and out the other. If you aren't one of the cookie-cutter clones, if you aren't in to sports and if you are an intelligent person, i strangly tell you to find somewhere else.
--Submitted by a student

If you have a child with special needs, or worse yet, one that is "twice exceptional," run as fast as you can from the Cherry Creek School District! They are masters at making you think they have your childs best interest at heart, but what they really have in mind is their bottom line.
--Submitted by a parent