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    Science Bowl student winners with trophy

    Cherry Creek High School's continued history and tradition of academic excellence allows students to take advantage of an unrivaled wealth of STEM opportunities: 

    Cherry Creek offers:

    • Thirty-two science courses including the following:
      • AP Biology
      • AP Chemistry
      • AP Physics C
      • AP Environmental Science 
      • AP Calculus AB and BC
      • AP Computer Science, AP Statistics 
    • Twenty-nine mathematics
      • Including Abstract Math/Linear Algebra
    • Thirteen technology/computer science courses 



    CCHS has been recognized in the following areas:

    • Award-winning Science Bowl
    • Science Olympiad Winners
    • National Math Team Champions
    • Destination Imagination Global winners and finalists
    • Nationally ranked Robotics program
    • Nationally recognized offensive and defensive computer security programs
    • Nationally recognized Science Research program

    CCHS strives to develope collaborative relationships with local universities to extend learning opportunities

     

     

    Members of the DIrregulars from CCHS work on their DI Presentation.

    CCHS Highlights

    Ranked in the top 100 STEM high schools in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report
    Student enrollment of approximately 3,730
    215 faculty members, over two-thirds which have 11 or more years of teaching experience, eight Ph.D.'s and 78% having earned at least one master's degree
    Blue Ribbon School from U.S. Department of Education
    Recipient of seven PRIDE awards, the highest number ever awarded, from the North Central Accreditation Association
    Advanced Placement courses offered in twenty-eight subject areas
    In 2018, 1,095 students took 2,373 Advanced Placement exams, with 90.7% scoring 3 or higher.
    508 AP Scholars
    In the latest award year, CCHS had 29 National Merit Scholar Finalists, 35 Commended Students, 2 National Achievement Scholars, and 4 National Hispanic Scholars.
       

    STEM CLUBS at Creek:

    Cyber Security (431); Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm

    Destination Imagination

    Environmental Action (419); Wednesdays 3-4 pm

    Math Club; Tuesdays 3-4 pm

    Medical Careers Class (click for more information)

    Robotics (527); Thursdays 3-6 pm (fall)

    Science Olympiad(527); Fridays 3-5 pm

    Tech Club (431); Mondays 3-4:30 pm
                  
    Stem In Action 2018