Pine Creek High School is a public high school in Academy School District 20 that serves the Pine Creek, Gleneagle, Black Forest, Northgate, Cordera, and Flying Horse Ranch neighborhoods of north Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school opened in 1998.
Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-12, Pine Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine Creek High School's student population of 1,875 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,875 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Blue-green
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Pine Creek High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
49%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek High School's ranking?
Pine Creek High School is ranked #119 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Pine Creek High School is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pine Creek High School?
1,875 students attend Pine Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pine Creek High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek High School?
Pine Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Creek High School offer ?
Pine Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek High School part of?
Pine Creek High School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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