Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,654 students in grades 9-12, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory's student population of 1,654 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,654 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#775 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
52%
35%
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Black
16%
4%
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White
19%
52%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory's ranking?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is ranked #775 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory often compared to?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Rangeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
1,654 students attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory offer ?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory part of?

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5   10/27/2023
good school..
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Uli

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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