Cherokee Trail High School vs Eaglecrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students
Eaglecrest High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,851 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail High School Aurora, Colorado | Eaglecrest High School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 307 | #132 of 307 |
| National rank | #3366 of 16,910 | #8253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,089 | 2,851 |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | 2,851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Aurora | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Trail High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 50.5).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 35.1%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.5).
- •Cherokee Trail High School is the larger school with 3,089 students compared with 2,851.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Trail High School better than Eaglecrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Trail High School ranks higher (69.7 vs 50.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherokee Trail High School and Eaglecrest High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail High School: 3,089. Eaglecrest High School: 2,851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail High School and Eaglecrest High School rank in Colorado?
Cherokee Trail High School is 47th of 307 and Eaglecrest High School is 132nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).