Cherry Creek School

What Cherry Creek School does

Cherry Creek School District #5 is a public K-12 school district serving more than 53,000 students across eight municipalities spanning 108 square miles in the Denver metropolitan area, Colorado. Founded in 1950 and operating 67 schools (45+ elementary, 13 middle, 7 high schools plus specialized facilities), the district is one of Colorado's largest and reports a 91.6% graduation rate — its highest on record — with 82% of faculty holding advanced degrees and an average of 10 years of teaching experience. Core academic delivery is supplemented by an extensive specialized product surface including the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC), Cherry Creek Pathways at Overland, Cherry Creek Link (blended learning delivered via Edmentum), the Cherry Creek Challenge School (K-8 gifted program), the Traverse Academy mental health facility, Transition Program (ages 18-21), I-Teams, Compass, and the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center, alongside 90 Career & Technical Education pathways and an Aspiring Educator Pathway teacher-residency program modeled on medical residencies.

The district's underlying technology is predominantly third-party: Edmentum for blended/online learning, SirsiDynix Symphony for library management, AccuWeather/NOAA for weather-related closure decisions, and standard assessment tools. Proprietary assets are limited to instructional frameworks — most notably the Cherry Creek Instructional Framework (a plan/teach/monitor/adjust cycle) and a three-pillar Strategic Plan focused on literacy, whole wellbeing, and disproportionality. No proprietary AI/ML products, patents, APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing platforms are disclosed.

As a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, Cherry Creek Schools is not a commercial enterprise. Operating revenue of approximately $1 billion annually is derived from state per-pupil funding, local property taxes, federal Title I and program funding, and modest fee-based revenue from Extended Child Services, summer programs, and facility rentals. A 5% Mill Levy and a $950 million capital bond — both passed in November 2024 — supplement base operating and capital funding respectively. Distribution is exclusively in-person and within district geographic boundaries; the district operates no digital or API platform. Governance rests with an elected five-member Board of Education and an Interim Superintendent (Dr. Jennifer Perry), with a permanent superintendent search beginning Fall 2026 and an active Internal Control Audit underway via Plante Moran.

Name

Cherry Creek School

Legal name

Cherry Creek School District #5

Website

https://cherrycreekschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Career technical education
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding: State funding based on enrollment averages. CCSD expected to receive approximately $5.3M additional funding compared to current school year. State funding continues to fall below increasing costs of delivering high-quality K-12 education.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax revenue supports district operations. Mill Levy passed in November 2024 provides 5% in additional funding.
3. Bond Funding: $950 million bond passed in November 2024 - the largest in district history - for capital expenses including rebuilding aging schools, building repairs and maintenance, technology upgrades, and other physical infrastructure improvements.
4. Grants and Scholarships: District helps students earn $50 million in grants and scholarships on average per year.
5. Federal Funding: Federal funding including Title I for family literacy programs and other educational support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cherry Creek School District #5 is a public K-12 school district serving more than 53,000 students across eight municipalities in the Denver metro area (108 square miles). The district operates 67 schools including elementary, middle, and high schools, and delivers comprehensive educational programs spanning standard academics, special education, career and technical education (90 CTE pathways), neurodiverse/gifted services, alternative education (Cherry Creek Link), athletics, and summer programs. As a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, it is funded primarily through state aid, local property taxes, voter-approved bonds, and federal grants.

Product overview

Cherry Creek School District #5 is a large public school district operating as a unified educational platform offering comprehensive K-12 programs and services. The district's core product is its educational system serving over 53,000 students, supplemented by specialized programs including College, Career & Innovation (Pre-K-12 CTE approach), Cherry Creek Link (blended learning alternative education), Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC), Cherry Creek Pathways at Overland, Neurodiverse/Gifted & Talented Student Services, Special Education Services, Athletics & Activities, and Summer Programs. The district also operates the Aspiring Educator Pathway, an innovative teacher development program modeled on medical residencies. These programs work together to provide pathway-based education from early childhood through graduation, with focus on college and career preparedness, equity, and whole student wellbeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cherry Creek School District K-12 Education
• Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC)
• Cherry Creek Pathways at Overland
• Cherry Creek Link (Blended Learning)
• Aspiring Educator Pathway
• Neurodiverse (Gifted & Talented) Student Services
• Special Education Services
• Athletics and Activities
• Summer with CCSD
• College, Career & Innovation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.6% graduation rate - highest ever
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Children's Hospital ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-led the AsthmaCOMP program and Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools initiative with the University of Colorado in partnership with state health and education agencies, engaging 137 nurses and positively impacting more than 126,000 students.
• University of ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-led the AsthmaCOMP program and Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools initiative with Children's Hospital Colorado in partnership with state health and education agencies.
• McPherson & JacobsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Selected as the firm to run the search process for a permanent Superintendent of Cherry Creek Schools. The search process will formally begin in Fall 2026.
• Plante MoranminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Selected to conduct the Internal Control Audit. As part of the Audit, Plante Moran will partner with Ethics Suite to independently and confidentially gather feedback from staff, family, and community members. Budget of $250,000 allocated.
• Highland Electric Fleets and Xcel EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric school bus initiative partnership. Cherry Creek School District celebrated the groundbreaking of its new electric bus depot in partnership with Highland Electric Fleets and Xcel Energy to transition to electric school buses.
• Discount TirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer pathways partnership to provide students with hands-on learning and training in in-demand career pathways that will support the future workforce needs of the greater Colorado community.
• Local and National Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with various local and national colleges and universities that offer resources and support to enhance the path of an Aspiring Educator to a Teacher Mentor. Apprentices work towards bachelor's degrees while gaining hands-on classroom experience.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvE-O7R1m60h5aH25Sm8TRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCSDK12
• Instagraminstagram.com/cherrycreekschools
• Xx.com/CCSDK12

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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