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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Grades 09–12 · AURORA, CO · NCES 080234006451

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24500 EAST 6TH AVENUE · AURORA, CO 80018

At a glance

Reported students

2,045

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

96.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Colorado high enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

525

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory: 2,045 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

21.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,652
Teachers (FTE)
85.81
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1

What the reported data says about Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in AURORA. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A. NCES reports 2,045 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.3%) and Black (18.9%). English learners represent 18.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

  1. 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
18.5%
Students with disabilities
11.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
62.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.47
Social workers (FTE)
0.31

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White17.6%
  • Hispanic50.3%
  • Black18.9%
  • Asian5.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
  • Multiracial6.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Rangeview High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,078 reported students

Gateway High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,748 reported students

Hinkley High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,527 reported students

Aurora West College Preparatory Academy

High · Grades 06–12

927 reported students

Aurora Science & Tech High School

High · Grades 09–12

434 reported students

William Smith High School

High · Grades 09–12

410 reported students

View all 57 district schools →