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Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a high school in Centennial, Colorado, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.

Location Centennial, Colorado

Governance Public District School

Grades High

Students 1850

Locale Suburban

Principal Steve Day

Demographics

Percentage of students*

10%

English Learners

25%

Free/Reduced Lunch

15%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 11%

American Indian/Alaska Native 1%

Asian 6%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%

Hispanic or Latino 25%

White 41%

2+ Races

Why Cherry Creek Innovation Campus was nominated

Cherry Creek implements the innovative learning model, CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies), which provides real-world, profession-based learning opportunities through collaborations with business and community partners to prepare students for college and career.

Student experience design

We bring a widely diverse group of students together in courses in Aviation, Automotive, Business, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Construction, and Healthcare. Our classrooms are the intersection of industry credentials, college credit, professional skills, and industry-grade equipment and standards. By doing this we connect student interests with labor needs to serve our community.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Career Exploration

5+ years

Industry-recognized Credentials

5+ years

Educators Have Industry Experience

5+ years

Industry-aligned Learning Pathways

5+ years

Industry Networking

5+ years

All Practices

Anti-racist Practices

Assessments For Career Readiness

College Advising & Support

Community And Workforce Partnerships

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Higher Education Partnerships

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Internships

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Project-based Learning

Restorative Practices

SEL Integration School-wide

Career Prep

key reasons for innovating

Some other reason

Date Updated: 4/1/2026

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.