For the 2025-26 school year, there are 40 public high schools serving 43,458 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Arapahoe County, CO are Cherry Creek High School, Arapahoe High School and Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arapahoe County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Arapahoe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Arapahoe County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heritage High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arapahoe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Creek High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9300 East Union Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-2000
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,829 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 West Geddes Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,746 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Grandview High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Englewood Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 S Logan St
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 781-7817
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 781-7817
Gr: 6-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Trail High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25901 Arapahoe Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Littleton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 East Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Eaglecrest High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,988 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Edcsd
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
373 Inverness Parkway Ste 207
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 387-9600
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 387-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
New Legacy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Smoky Hill High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Byers Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cherry Creek Elevation
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14603 E. Fremont Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-4246
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Endeavor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14076 East Briarwood Ave
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-7200
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Marvin W Foote Youth Services
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13500 East Fremont Place
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 768-7596
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 768-7596
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Soar Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4107 S. Federal Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 833-6797
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 833-6797
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Gr: 9-12 | 2,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Overland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Colorado Connections Academy Durango
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Tech Center Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Englewood, CO 80112
(970) 247-5411
Gr: K-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Englewood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 S Logan St
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 806-2200
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 806-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Colorado Summit Connections Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 Inverness Drive E #110
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 794-2302
Gr: K-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Colorado's Finest High School Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Chenango
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 934-5786
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 934-5786
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
New America School - Aurora
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9125 E Seventh Place Building
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 320-9854
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Gr: K-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Gr: K-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 West Oxford Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 833-6987
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 833-6987
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
William Smith High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Hope Online Learning Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9780 Pyramid Ct Ste 100
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Gateway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Aurora Central Campus
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11700 East 11th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Gr: PK-12 | 2,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Deer Trail Junior-senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Avenue
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Deer Trail, CO 80105
(303) 769-4421
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Gr: 6-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Arapahoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 South Clermont Drive
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
15550 East 6th Avenue Unit C
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Gr: K-6
Aurora Science & Tech Middle School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 524-6397
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2500 South Granby Way
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
11200 East 45th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Gr: K-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
300 West Chenango Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-7817
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-7817
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
7730 East Belleview Avenue Sui
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Gr: 9-12
5933 South Fairfield Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4450
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4450
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Gr: 4-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1603 East Euclid Ave
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4500
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Hartenbach High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
711 East Euclid Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4525
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4525
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
373 Inverness Parkway Suite 20
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Gr: K-5
12445 East 2nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
700 West Mansfield Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 761-2331
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 761-2331
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3695 South Lincoln Street
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 761-1226
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 761-1226
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
7730 East Belleview Avenue Sui
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1635 Paris St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-1702
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3128 East Maplewood Avenue
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4625
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 347-4625
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
12600 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
7730 E. Belleview Ave Ste Ag-9
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-1240
Gr: 8-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2601 Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3140
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
7090 North County Road 2 East
Englewood, CO 80114
(719) 852-4025
Englewood, CO 80114
(719) 852-4025
Gr: K-12
12310 East Parkview Dr
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7623
Gr: 8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1907 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-6980
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-6980
Gr: PK | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
6557 South Acoma Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4725
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 347-4725
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arapahoe County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Arapahoe County, CO include Cherry Creek High School, Arapahoe High School and Heritage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arapahoeunty?
40 public high schools are located in Arapahoeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Arapahoeunty?
Arapahoeunty public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Arapahoeunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Arapahoeunty include: Littleton High School vs. Heritage High School, William Smith High School vs. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, Heritage High School vs. Littleton High School
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