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School District 12 Bio

Colorado Springs Area School District Information
Cheyenne Mountain School District #12

Located in the southwest corner of Colorado Springs, District #12 is nestled at the base of Cheyenne Mountain and the historic Broadmoor Hotel. The district includes the Broadmoor area, Cheyenne Canyon, upper and lover Skyway, Neal Ranch, Broadmoor Bluffs, and all of Cheyenne Mountain Ranch west of Highway 115. Currently six elementary schools, one junior high with grades 7-8 and one high school, 9-12, enroll approximately 4,796 students. The district recently constituted Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy a K-8 charter school which boasts exceptional performance with a traditional curricular focus. Relatively low school enrollments, favorable pupil-teacher ratio and above average teacher salaries assist in providing students a high quality academic program. For years, standardized achievement test results, and SAT and ACT scores have gained recognition as the highest in the Pikes Peak Region and over ninety percent of its high school graduates enroll in post secondary education. In 1997, the district recognized one of two Presidential Scholars in the state and $1 million in scholarships was offered to graduates. Curriculum and instructional programs are available for advanced, gifted and high risk students. Students may participate in visual and performing arts, technology, and foreign languages.

Nearly one million dollars is contributed to special education services, preschool through twelfth grade. A vocational curriculum is provided to students through Pikes Peak Community College. Interscholastic and intramural sports programs are offered to students in all major sports categories.

Because the district is recognized as the home to many Colorado Springs leaders, students and teachers benefit by unparalleled volunteerism and parental involvement. The Tradition of Excellence Foundation was formed in 1989 by local community members and strives to be a source of continued support for innovative projects and programs for the district. The Cheyenne Adult Community School Continues to provide educational classes for area residents in the evenings. The Broadmoor Hotel has formed a partnership with the school district and provides extensive materials and supplies, and financial support for teacher training through sponsorship of an annual golf tournament and auction.

Cheyenne Mountain School District #12
1118 West Cheyenne Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Office (719) 475-6100
Fax (719) 475-6106
WWW.CMSD.K12.CO.US