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#1091 of 1,815 schools in CO
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
High School · State Charter School Institute · Aurora, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 S ABILENE ST., Aurora, CO 80012
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colorado Early Colleges Aurora 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$69,835
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
| Overland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,161 | Compare → |
| Lotus School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Vanguard Classical School - EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 728 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #24 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 527 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora serve?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora rank in CO?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora ranks #1,091 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora a charter school?
Yes, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora a Title I school?
No, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
69.1% of students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora 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
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (720) 572-5040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80012)
- 51,389
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 80012; 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, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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