What Eaglecrest High School does

Eaglecrest High School is a public secondary school located in Aurora, Colorado, operating as one of seven comprehensive high schools within Cherry Creek School District #5. The school serves students in grades 9-12, delivering college preparatory coursework (AP, IB, concurrent and dual enrollment), 90 district-wide Career & Technical Education pathways, athletics across 27 CHSAA-sanctioned sports, and a broad catalog of clubs and activities. Eaglecrest draws on district-shared infrastructure including the myCherryCreek parent portal, the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, Cherry Creek Link (an Edmentum-powered blended learning environment for credit recovery and original credit), and student health services that include 80 school nurses and the STRIDE school-based health center program. The school does not charge tuition; funding flows from state allocations, local property taxes, and voter-approved bonds, including a $950 million package approved in November 2024 to fund new and renovated facilities through 2028.

The operating model is governance-led and district-coordinated rather than commercial. There is no product sales motion, no pricing tier, and no traditional revenue stream. Day-to-day delivery occurs through a physical campus, supplemented by district-managed online systems for athletic registration (Arbiter Sports), event ticketing (GOFAN), library services (SirsiDynix Symphony, 800,000+ items), and policy/safety operations (Simbli, Safe2Tell). Marketing and parent engagement are handled centrally through the district website and social channels, with the school benefiting from the district's #1 teacher satisfaction ranking and 91.6% graduation rate. The school's customer base is its zoned student population and their families, and its competitive position is structurally protected by attendance boundaries and compulsory schooling laws.

Strategically, Eaglecrest's direction is set by the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education and the Interim Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Perry. Near-term priorities center on executing the 2024 bond capital program, expanding CTE and concurrent enrollment pathways, deepening industry partnerships such as the Discount Tire career-pathway collaboration, and maintaining academic outcomes. As a non-commercial government entity, Eaglecrest does not pursue revenue growth, M&A, or external funding rounds; growth is measured in enrollment, graduation rates, program breadth, and capital capacity.

Name

Eaglecrest High School

Legal name

Cherry Creek School District #5

Website

https://cherrycreekschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eaglecrest High School is a public grades 9-12 secondary school in Aurora, Colorado, operating within Cherry Creek School District #5. It serves zoned students with college prep, 90 district CTE pathways, 27 CHSAA sports, and extracurriculars, funded by state allocations, property taxes, and bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparation programs
• Career technical education
• High school athletics
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Eaglecrest High School provides comprehensive public secondary education for grades 9-12, delivering college preparation (AP, IB, concurrent/dual enrollment including TREP free college tuition), 90 district-wide Career & Technical Education pathways, blended learning through Cherry Creek Link, 27 CHSAA-sanctioned athletics programs, special education, gifted and talented services, and student health and wellness support. As one of seven high schools in Cherry Creek School District, it serves the Aurora/Denver metro area with no tuition, funded by state allocations, property taxes, and voter-approved bonds.

Product overview

Cherry Creek School District operates Eaglecrest High School as one of seven comprehensive high schools serving over 53,000 students across 108 square miles. The district offers a unified platform of educational programs and services including traditional academics, Career & Technical Education (90 pathways), blended learning through Cherry Creek Link, adaptive programs for alternative education needs, special education services, gifted and talented programming, athletics (27 CHSAA-sanctioned sports), and student health services. The district uses Edmentum for its blended learning platform, Arbiter Sports for athletic registration, and provides college readiness through AVID, concurrent enrollment, and the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus. Student and family access is consolidated through the myCherryCreek parent portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) District-wide CTE program with 90 Career & Technical Education pathways available to students, including cosmetology, esthetics, future educator pathway, industry certifications, and Career & Technical Student Organizations, available to Eaglecrest students.
• Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) Innovation campus providing hands-on learning in high-demand fields including healthcare, aerospace, construction, veterinary science, and skilled trades, accessible to Cherry Creek School District students including those at Eaglecrest.
• Adaptive Programs Alternative education offerings including the Transition Program (ages 18-21 with special needs), I-Teams (off-campus alternative for students with learning/behavioral issues), Compass (for expelled students), and the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center.
• Neurodiverse Student Services (Gifted & Talented) Services for gifted and talented students including Challenge School (K-8), Early Access, the Micro-Credential Program, and identification for students with exceptional abilities.
• Special Education Comprehensive special education services including assistive technology, autism support, deaf/hard of hearing services, learning disabilities support, occupational/physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and vision services.
• Aspiring Educator Pathway Four-year teacher development program modeled after medical residencies, pairing apprentice teachers with mentor teachers while earning bachelor's degrees and gaining over 4,500 hours of hands-on classroom experience.
• Cherry Creek Link Blended learning environment for middle and high school students providing pathways to confident futures, using Edmentum for credit recovery or original credit with real-time virtual classes three days per week.
• Assessment & Performance Analytics Coordinates state and district assessments, provides data literacy training, manages the CCSD Comprehensive Aligned Assessment System (CAAS), and supports MTSS frameworks.
• Athletics and Activities District-wide athletics program offering 27 CHSAA-sanctioned sports plus activities including clubs such as DECA, FBLA, speech and debate, robotics, anime, gaming, coding clubs, and the Technology Student Association.
• Concurrent and Dual Enrollment Programs allowing Cherry Creek School District students to earn college credit while in high school, including TREP which provides free college tuition, books, and fees.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program focused on preparing students for college attendance and success.
• STEAM Programs Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math programs including Near Space Balloon Launch, STEMblazers Club for middle school girls, Girls Who Code, and robotics tools.
• Extended Child Services Before and after school daycare programs, full-day programs, and summer camps for working families.
• Student Health Services Includes STRIDE School-Based Community Health Centers, mental health services, nursing services (80 nurses across district), and wellness programs.
• Transportation School bus transportation including regular routes, special needs transportation, and the My Ride K-12 tracking system.
• Food and Nutrition Services School meal services including the free summer meals program (June 1 - July 31, 2026), serving 6 million meals annually across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.6% graduation rate (district-wide)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Discount TirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscount Tire partnered with Cherry Creek School District to build career pathways and strengthen the future workforce. The partnership provides students with hands-on learning and training in in-demand career pathways supporting Colorado's workforce needs. This partnership benefits students across the district including Eaglecrest High School.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grandview High School: Aurora-based Cherry Creek SD comprehensive high school offering the same district-wide academic, athletic, and CTE portfolio. Direct intra-district peer for enrollment and program competition.
• Overland High School: Aurora-based Cherry Creek SD high school and host of the Cherry Creek Pathways career pathways program. Directly comparable offering with shared district services and bond-funded facility upgrades.
• Cherry Creek High School: The flagship comprehensive high school in Cherry Creek School District, also serving grades 9-12 with the same district-wide academic, CTE, and extracurricular programming as Eaglecrest.
• Smoky Hill High School: Aurora-based Cherry Creek SD comprehensive high school. Directly comparable in curricular offerings, athletics, and district-shared resources such as Cherry Creek Link and concurrent enrollment.
• Endeavor Academy: Seventh high school in Cherry Creek School District offering alternative and credit-recovery pathways. Comparable governance and funding model but differentiated program focus.
• Cherokee Trail High School: Another of the seven comprehensive high schools within Cherry Creek School District serving Aurora. Directly comparable in size, curriculum, and access to district-wide CTE pathways, AP/IB, and concurrent enrollment.

Regional players

• Mountain Vista High School: High-performing public high school in Douglas County School District serving Highlands Ranch, a comparable suburban Denver-metro demographic. Comparable as a neighboring district public high school competing for families in the south Denver metro area.
• Rock Canyon High School: Comprehensive public high school in nearby Douglas County School District, serving a similar suburban Denver-area demographic with comparable AP/IB and CTE offerings. Comparable as a high-performing suburban Colorado public high school competing for the same regional talent pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/CCSDK12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvE-O7R1m60h5aH25Sm8TRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCSDK12
• Instagraminstagram.com/cherrycreekschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cherry-creek-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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