High Schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28


Summary:

The Aurora Joint District No. 28 in Colorado is home to 6 high schools, serving grades 9-12. These schools include Rangeview High School, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, Gateway High School, Hinkley High School, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, and William Smith High School. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant variations in test scores and school rankings.

William Smith High School and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with the highest statewide rankings and stronger test scores. Rangeview High School also has relatively strong test scores, despite not being the highest ranked. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with all schools having high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.89% to 92.89%.

Interestingly, several key metrics, such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism rates, are consistent across all 6 schools, suggesting a high level of standardization within the Aurora Joint District No. 28. This contrasts with the significant disparities in test scores, which could be influenced by factors like student demographics, resource allocation, and teaching quality. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the high schools in this district, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement to support student success.

District Detail

 15701 E. 1st Ave. Suite 206
Aurora, CO 80011-9038

 (303) 365-7800

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 115 Colorado districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 38,691

Primary Schools: 37
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 4
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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