For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,159 students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Heather Ridge is Overland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Overland High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO include Overland High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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