Arapahoe High School is a public high school in Centennial, Colorado, United States. Located in a suburb of Denver, it is the flagship of the Littleton Public Schools District as the largest of three high schools, with an enrollment of 1,820 students.
Serving 1,748 students in grades 9-12, Arapahoe High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Arapahoe High School serves the eastern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Most students live within 1.5 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2.9 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arapahoe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arapahoe High School's student population of 1,748 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,748 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arapahoe High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Old gold
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe High School's ranking?
Arapahoe High School is ranked #39 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arapahoe High School often compared to?
Arapahoe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School, Cherry Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe High School?
The graduation rate of Arapahoe High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Arapahoe High School?
1,748 students attend Arapahoe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Arapahoe High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arapahoe High School?
Arapahoe High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arapahoe High School offer ?
Arapahoe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arapahoe High School part of?
Arapahoe High School is part of Littleton School District No. 6 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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