For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 26,794 students in Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO are Grandview High School, Cherokee Trail High School and New Legacy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Aurora, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Aurora, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 East Arapahoe Road
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,851 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Trail High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25901 Arapahoe Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,833 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Eaglecrest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 South Picadilly Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,134 students
Rank: #55.
Smoky Hill High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,133 students
Rank: #66.
Rangeview High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17599 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 695-6848
Grades: 9-12
| 2,107 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 340-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #88.
Overland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,159 students
Rank: #99.
William Smith High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8715
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Abilene St.
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 572-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #1111.
Hinkley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,948 students
Rank: #1212.
Gateway High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-7160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #1313.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Grades: K-12
| 956 students
Rank: #1414.
Vanguard Classical School - East
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110
Grades: K-12
| 773 students
Rank: #1515.
Aurora Central High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11700 East 11th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,830 students
Rank: #1616.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Grades: 6-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community High School
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Grades: 9-11
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
11351 E. Montview Blvd
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-0666
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-0666
Grades: K-12
| 796 students
Aurora, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Aurora Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15550 East 6th Avenue Unit C
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2500 South Granby Way
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
11200 East 45th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Grades: K-12
| 637 students
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: 4-8
| 290 students
Hartenbach High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
12445 East 2nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
12600 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, CO include Grandview High School, Cherokee Trail High School and New Legacy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora, CO?
18 public high schools are located in Aurora, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, CO?
Aurora, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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