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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory vs. William Smith High School

Should you attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory or William Smith High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
William Smith High School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

William Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, William Smith High School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,966 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Smith High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Smith High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Smith High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Smith High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#913 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1494 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Smith High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Smith High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Smith High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 50% in CO)
≥95%
(Top 5% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory with the average graduation rate observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Smith High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory by grade.
This chart displays the students of William Smith High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
549
92
Grade 10 Students
516
97
Grade 11 Students
422
92
Grade 12 Students
479
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Smith High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Smith High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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