Aurora Central High School is a high school in Aurora, Colorado. It was originally named Aurora High School and was the first high school in Aurora Public Schools. When Hinkley High School was built in 1963, this school was renamed to its present title.
Serving 2,468 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Aurora Central Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 62% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aurora Central High School serves the west part of Aurora, CO, covering an approximate area of 8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurora Central Campus's student population of 2,468 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,468 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora Central Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Central Campus is 0.49, 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
#1668 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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
62%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green, Yellow
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Central Campus's ranking?
Aurora Central Campus is ranked #1668 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aurora Central Campus often compared to?
Aurora Central Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Hinkley High School, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aurora Central Campus?
The graduation rate of Aurora Central Campus is 62%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Aurora Central Campus?
2,468 students attend Aurora Central Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Aurora Central Campus students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurora Central Campus?
Aurora Central Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Central Campus offer ?
Aurora Central Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora Central Campus part of?
Aurora Central Campus is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Aurora Central Campus located?
Aurora Central Campus is located in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Delmar Parkway.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Aurora Central High School contains many learning and opportunity deficits. My son took the Algebra class freshman year and basically reviewed what his middle school taught the year before. We were able to change his class to an accelerated course second semester, and yet the class still manages to be incredibly slow. The classes are easy, and the lack of challenge allows the students to stagnate while other schools push their students to grow. The office ladies sent me away when we asked about the password to the school accounts. Unfortunately, a lot of the faculty does the bare minimum, and that leaves the students to do the bare minimum. I understand the school has that reputation, but that is not an excuse for the faculty to neglect their work. A lot of the students are at risk and underprivileged. Schools are meant to be a center for learning and opportunities. Ultimately, Aurora Central fails to uphold these responsibilities.
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