Below Average
#1511 of 1,815 schools in CO
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
High School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Aurora, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10100 EAST 13TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80010
- Math 1% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 3% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aurora West College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$60,755
Median home value
$385,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80010; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New America School - AuroraCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| New Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,256 | Compare → |
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #36 of 56
- District spending per student
- $18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is listed in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 942 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Aurora West College Preparatory Academy serve?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurora West College Preparatory Academy rank in CO?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy ranks #1,511 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
92.9% of students at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (303) 366-2671
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80010)
- 42,010
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80010; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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