Excellent
#279 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Arapahoe High School
High School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Centennial, CO
A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2201 EAST DRY CREEK ROAD, Centennial, CO 80122
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arapahoe High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arapahoe High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,181
Median home value
$599,400
Median rent
$2,094/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile High AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Heritage High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,746 | Compare → |
| Littleton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,192 | Compare → |
| Stem School Highlands RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arapahoe High School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arapahoe High School
Arapahoe High School is a public high school in Centennial, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 1,781 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arapahoe High School
What grades does Arapahoe High School serve?
Arapahoe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arapahoe High School?
Arapahoe High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arapahoe High School rank in CO?
Arapahoe High School ranks #279 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Arapahoe High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arapahoe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arapahoe High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arapahoe High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Arapahoe High School a charter school?
No, Arapahoe High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arapahoe High School a Title I school?
No, Arapahoe High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arapahoe High School?
15.3% of students at Arapahoe High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (303) 347-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80122)
- 31,575
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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