Cheyenne Mountain High School
| Cheyenne Mountain High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1200 Cresta Road , Colorado 80906 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°48′17″N 104°51′30″W / 38.80472°N 104.85833°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Cheyenne Mountain District Twelve |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1872 |
| School district | Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. David Peak |
| CEEB code | 060268 |
| NCES School ID | 080294000211 |
| Principal | Carrie Brenner |
| Teaching staff | 75.30 (on an FTE basis) (2023−2024) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 1,268 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.84 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
| Athletics conference | Colorado High School Activities Association |
| Mascot | Red tailed hawk |
| Feeder schools | Cheyenne Mountain Junior High |
| Website | cmhs |
Cheyenne Mountain High School is a comprehensive public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded as Cheyenne Mountain District Twelve (D12), it graduated its first class in 1872. Operated by the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, it is the only high school in the school district.
Cheyenne Mountain High School was established in 1872, serving as a single room schoolhouse for children of ranchers near Cheyenne Creek. In 1874, Cheyenne Mountain High School was moved to a location near to where The Broadmoor would ultimately be built in order to accommodate more students in the Broadmoor area. The high school was moved again in 1962, with a total of 359 students, and in 2005, the old administrative building was converted into the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center. Extracurricular activities include a speech and debate team, theater, yearbook, equestrianism, and other sports. The school is an annual recipient of the John Irwin School of Excellence & Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award, and a two-time National Blue Ribbon School. In competitions such as the International Championship of High School A Cappella, the school has won titles. The Cheyenne Mountain High School has participated in the past at national venues and conferences, including the National Scholastic Arts Competition and the National Bands of America Concert Festival.
Notable alumni include multiple U.S. Olympic gold medalists, as well as professional athletes, such as former National Football League (NFL) player Matt Darwin and Major League Baseball (MLB) players Brandon McCarthy and Dave Mlicki. In addition, Cheyenne Mountain has educated a Medal of Honor recipient, Floyd K. Lindstrom.