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#815 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 45% in state
Vanguard Classical School - East
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 charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
17101 EAST OHIO DRIVE, Aurora, CO 80017
- Math 15% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vanguard Classical School - East score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vanguard Classical School - East sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$76,458
Median home value
$383,700
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 2,256 | Compare → |
| Lotus School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Aurora Science & Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 4.5 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Cedar WoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 26 | 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.
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
- #15 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
Vanguard Classical School - East 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 Vanguard Classical School - East
Vanguard Classical School - East is a public school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 728 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Classical School - East
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - East serve?
Vanguard Classical School - East serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - East?
Vanguard Classical School - East has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - East?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - East is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanguard Classical School - East rank in CO?
Vanguard Classical School - East ranks #815 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Vanguard Classical School - East's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanguard Classical School - East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Vanguard Classical School - East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Classical School - East has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Vanguard Classical School - East a charter school?
Yes, Vanguard Classical School - East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanguard Classical School - East a Title I school?
No, Vanguard Classical School - East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Classical School - East?
81.5% of students at Vanguard Classical School - East 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (303) 338-4110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80017)
- 39,553
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 80017; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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