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#814 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 45% in state
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
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 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24500 EAST 6TH AVENUE, Aurora, CO 80018
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$127,390
Median home value
$558,800
Median rent
$2,542/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Vanguard Classical School - EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Help of Christians AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 2,256 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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 Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 1,966 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
What grades does Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory serve?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,966 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory rank in CO?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks #814 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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 Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory a charter school?
No, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
60.9% of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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
- 1,966
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (303) 340-0121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80018)
- 17,129
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 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 80018; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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