Grandview High School
2025 - 2026 School Profile
20500 E Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
Phone: 720-886-6500
Website: grandview.cherrycreekschools.org
CEEB School Code: 060-081
Grandview High School is dedicated to college and post-secondary readiness and success for every student. Our mission is to inspire academic achievement, responsible citizenship, and individual development in a supportive environment.
ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Lisa Roberts - Principal
Jenna Chipman - Assistant Principal
Anne Koch - Assistant Principal
Jamee Ulitzky - Assistant Principal
Trevor Watrous - Assistant Principal
Wesley Smock - Athletic Director
Anna Bergeron - Activities Director
Alison Beaird - Instructional Support Administrator
COUNSELORS
Cady Hobbs - Counseling Coord.
Jill Horan - Post Grad Coord.
Becca Burr
Mark Fisher
Noah Harris
Cady Hobbs
Lucas Leopold
Michael McCorry
Carrie Phillips
Brooke Tepe
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CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Cherry Creek School District commitment
to instructional excellence, workforce excellence,
and operational excellence is a compass that
guides the work in every one of our schools. More
than 79% of CCSD faculty members have advanced
degrees with teachers having an average of 10 years
of experience.
CCSD is a diverse district where inclusive excellence
and college and career preparedness and success are
priorities. At CCSD, our promise to our community is
excellence for every student, every day. CCSD students
consistently score well above the state average on
standardized assessments and above state and national
averages on SAT exams
GRANDVIEW
Grandview High School is a comprehensive, college
preparatory, public high school located in the suburban
area of Southeast Aurora. Grandview is a part of the Cherry
Creek School District and is accredited by the Colorado State
Department of Education.
STUDENT BODY
Currently enrolled at Grandview are 2,668 students,
comprised of 49% Caucasian, 22% Hispanic, 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% African American,
8% Multiracial, and 1% Native American.
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GRADING SYSTEM
Grandview High School’s official transcript reflects both a weighted and an unweighted grade point average and rank. The same grading scale is used by all Grandview faculty. Weighted grades are given in those courses designated as either Honors or Advanced Placement. Concurrent Enrollment courses are offered, but not weighted. The weighted and unweighted grades in terms of GPA are as follows:
| Grade |
Unweighted |
Weighted |
Percentage |
| A |
4 grade points |
5 grade points |
A = 90% - 100% |
| B |
3 grade points |
4 grade points |
B = 80% - 89% |
| C |
2 grade points |
3 grade points |
C = 70% - 79% |
| D |
1 grade point |
1 grade point |
D = 60% - 69% |
| F |
0 grade points |
0 grade points |
F = Below 60% |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT, HONORS, AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (CE) COURSE OFFERINGS
English
- AP African American Studies
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP Enligh Literature and Composition
- Honors English 9
- Honors English 10
- CE English Composition I
- CE English Composition II
- CE Introduction to Literature 1
- CE Introduction to Shakespeare
- CE Survey of African American Literature
- CE Literature of Women
Math
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- Honors Geometry
- Honors Algebra 2
- Differential Eq./Calc. 3 Honors
- CE College Algebra w/Algebra Lab
- CE College Algebra
- CE College Trigonometry
- CE Statistical Analysis w/Quant. Lab
Science
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
- AP Physics C
- Honors Chemistry
- Honors Biology
- Honors Anatomy/Physiology
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Social Studies
- AP Comparative Government & Politics
- AP European History
- AP Human Geography
- AP Micro and Macro Economics
- AP Psychology
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- AP U.S. Govt. & Politics - We the People
- AP U.S. History
- CE US History Reconstruction
- CE US History Since Civil War
World Languages
- AP Chinese Language & Culture
- AP French Language & Culture
- AP German Language & Culture
- AP Spanish Language & Culture
- AP Spanish Literature
- Honors Spanish 4
- Honors Chinese 4
- Honors French 4
- Honors German 4
- CE Intermediate Mandarin Chinese 1
- CE Intermediate Mandarin Chinese 2
- CE Intermediate College French 1
- CE Intermediate College French 2
- CE Intermediate College German 1
- CE Intermediate College German 2
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Additional Classes
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Studio Art Drawing
- AP Music Therapy
- CE Accounting 2 Principles of Accounting
- CE Introduction to Business
- CE Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- CE Introduction to PC Applications
- CE Marketing 2: Social Media & Advertising
- CE Personal Finance
- CE Sport & Event Marketing/Communications
- CE Criminal Justice & Law 1
- CE Criminal Justice & Law 2
- CE Aviation Fundamentals
- CE Engineering Design
- CE Graphic Design 1
- CE Graphic Design 2
- CE ProStart 1
- CE ProStart 2
- CE Bella Voce
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A full guide of classes and programs offered at Grandview is available here: Course Registration Guide 2025 - 2026
The school profile for Cherry Creek Innovation Campus is available here: CCIC 2025 - 2026 School Profile
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Cherry Creek School District continues its strong tradition of a rigorous academic program to prepare students for college and career success. To receive a diploma from any high school in the district, every student must demonstrate college and career preparedness in both English and mathematics. To graduate from GHS, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 22 credits from the following disciplines:
- English - 4.0 units
- Mathematics - 3.0 units
- Science - 3.0 units
- Social Studies - 3.0 units
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- Physical Education - 2.0 units
- Practical/Fine Arts or CTE - 1.5 units
- Elective Offerings - 5.5 units
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At the end of each semester, 0.5 credit is awarded for each course completed with a passing grade.
CLASS OF 2025 POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PLANS
| POST SECONDARY EDUCATION PLANS |
STUDENTS ATTENDING IN-STATE
AND OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
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69% - Attended a 4 Year College
13% - Work/Other
10% - Attended a 2 Year College
6% - Career/Technical Program
2% - Military
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58% - Attended In-State
42% - Attended Out-of-State
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SAT
| Year |
Mean Total Score |
Mean ERW |
Mean Math |
| 2025 |
1081 |
549 |
532 |
| 2024 |
1096 |
558 |
538 |
| 2023 |
1104 |
560 |
544 |
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
| Year |
# Test Takers |
Total Exams Given |
3 or Above |
| 2024 - 2025 |
1,045 |
2,384 |
90.8% |
| 2023 - 2024 |
1,048 |
2,367 |
87.4% |
| 2022 - 2023 |
1,081 |
2,120 |
83% |
NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM
| Year |
Finalist |
Semi-Finalist |
Commended |
| 2024 - 2025 |
9 |
9 |
15 |
| 2023 - 2024 |
3 |
3 |
12 |
| 2022 - 2023 |
12 |
13 |
15 |
2025 - 2026 School Profile