What Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 does

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating under the legal name Cheyenne Mountain School District. The district functions as a government state entity funded by a combination of local property taxes, state per-pupil funding, and federal grants; no tuition is charged to in-district residents, and non-resident admission is permitted only on a space-available basis under Colorado law. It is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Peak.

The district operates a network of schools covering preschool through grade 12, including Broadmoor Elementary, Cañon School (with Cañon Preschool), Cheyenne Mountain Elementary, Cheyenne Mountain Junior High, Cheyenne Mountain High School, Gold Camp Elementary, Piñon Valley Elementary, and Skyway Elementary. Academic offerings include 32 Advanced Placement courses at the high school level, special education services, speech-language pathology, and assistive technology support. The district self-reports a ranking as the #1 district in Colorado, with 90% of high school graduates attending two- or four-year colleges and universities.

Operationally, the district uses Infinite Campus as its student information system and parent portal, Apptegy as its website/content platform, and Peachjar for digital flyer distribution; mobile applications are available on iOS and Android. Strategic partnerships include NASA, the Space Foundation (via a dedicated liaison at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary), the MIC3 interstate compact for military families, Mountain Metro/Metro Rides for carpool matching, and the Colorado Universal Preschool (CDEC) program for early-childhood funding. Marketing and communications are distributed across Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, the district website, and the IC Parent Portal. The district is currently pursuing a 2026 Bond/Capital Investment initiative for facility and capital improvements.

Name

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12

Legal name

Cheyenne Mountain School District

Website

https://cmsd12.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is a public K-12 government school district in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating eight schools from preschool through grade 12. It is funded by local taxes and state funding, serves in-district residents tuition-free, and reports the #1 state ranking with 32 AP courses.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Preschool programs
• Special education services
• Advanced placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is a public K-12 school district in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating eight schools that deliver comprehensive educational services from preschool through 12th grade. The district offers full-day kindergarten, preschool programs for ages 3-5, 32 Advanced Placement courses at the high school level, special education services including autism support and assistive technology, and athletics programs. Education is tuition-free for in-district residents, with non-resident admission handled on a space-available basis under Colorado law.

Product overview

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is a K-12 public school district in Colorado Springs, CO, rated #1 in the state of Colorado. The district operates eight schools including four elementary schools (Broadmoor, Cañon, Cheyenne Mountain Elementary, Gold Camp, Piñon Valley, Skyway), one junior high, and one high school. The district offers comprehensive educational programs including 32 AP courses, special education services, preschool programs, and athletics. Technology services include the IC Parent Portal powered by Infinite Campus. The district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with 90% of high school graduates attending college.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cheyenne Mountain High School District high school offering 32 Advanced Placement courses and preparing students for college; 90% of graduates attend two- and four-year colleges and universities.
• Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School Middle school serving students in grades 7-8 within the district.
• Broadmoor Elementary School Elementary school serving students residing within District 12 boundaries.
• Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School Elementary school within the district, with a dedicated NASA and Space Foundation educational liaison.
• Cañon School District school offering preschool programs and serving elementary students, including Cañon Preschool for children ages 3-5.
• Gold Camp Elementary School Elementary school offering general music education and K-5 instruction within the district.
• Piñon Valley Elementary School Elementary school within the district supporting K-5 students.
• Skyway Elementary School Elementary school within the district serving K-5 students.
• Special Education Services District-wide special education services including autism spectrum disorder support, assistive technology, speech-language pathology, and preschool special education.
• Cañon Preschool Program Full-day preschool programs for children ages 3-4, including preschool special education; participates in the Colorado Universal Preschool (CDEC) program.
• Athletics Programs Athletics programs at the high school level for enrolled students.
• Safety and Security Services District safety and security services, including school resource officers and security staff ensuring student and staff safety across all schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates attend 2 and 4 year colleges and universities

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Metro Rides / Mountain MetrominorOthersPartnership with Metro Rides for schoolpool/carpool matching to help families find transportation alternatives. This supports families who need assistance connecting with other parents for shared transportation to school.
• Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Education (MIC3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict participates in the MIC3 interstate compact supporting military families with educational transitions. Provides resources and support for military-connected children transferring between states.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCheyenne Mountain Elementary teacher serves as a dedicated liaison for NASA and the Space Foundation, bringing space exploration expertise and programs to students.
• Space FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Space Foundation liaison at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary, supporting space exploration education and programs.
• Colorado Universal Preschool (CDEC)minorOthersPreschool program participates in Colorado Universal Preschool program administered by CDEC, allowing families to access state-funded preschool benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Douglas County School District: One of Colorado's largest and highest-performing public K-12 districts south of Denver. Comparable on academic-outcomes positioning and full K-12 service mix, but serves a much larger and faster-growing suburban footprint.
• Boulder Valley School District: Major Colorado Front Range K-12 public district with strong academic outcomes and broad programming. Comparable in mission and college-readiness orientation, though larger and in a different metro area.
• St. Vrain Valley School District: Large northern Colorado K-12 public district with diversified programming and STEM/industry partnerships. Comparable in offering a broad K-12 academic portfolio within the same state policy environment.
• Cherry Creek School District: Large, consistently top-rated Denver-metro K-12 district. Comparable on reputation-driven enrollment and breadth of AP/college-prep programming, but at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Colorado Springs School District 11: Largest traditional public K-12 district serving Colorado Springs, operating many more schools across a wider demographic base. Comparable in mission and curriculum but materially larger and more urban.

Regional players

• Falcon School District 49: Public K-12 district covering the eastern Colorado Springs / Falcon area with rapid enrollment growth. Comparable in funding model and state regulatory environment but operationally distinct in growth profile.
• Littleton Public Schools: Denver-metro K-12 public district with a comparable size and reputation profile. Operates under the same Colorado funding and accountability regime but serves a different geographic catchment.

Direct peers

• Academy School District 20: Public K-12 district serving the northern Colorado Springs area with a comparable academic reputation and similar mix of elementary, junior, and high school campuses. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and demographic profile.
• Lewis-Palmer School District 38: Public K-12 district in the Monument/north-Colorado Springs corridor with a strong academic profile and similar size. Comparable on geography, enrollment scale, and family demographic mix.
• Manitou Springs School District 14: Smaller public K-12 district immediately adjacent to District 12 in the Colorado Springs area. Closely comparable in regulatory environment and community-based enrollment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cmsd12
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cmsd12media42/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cheyenne-Mountain-School-District-12-101474382552247
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmsd12
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cheyenne-mountain-school-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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