Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Summary:

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 477. The school is part of the State Charter School Institute district, which is ranked 45 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (67.3%).

Despite being part of a moderately-ranked district, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Colorado on standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to 35% for the State Charter School Institute and 31% for Colorado. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 192 out of 210 schools in 2020-2021 to 302 out of 349 in 2023-2024, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This low performance is particularly pronounced for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with the school ranking 176 out of 199 Colorado high schools for Hispanic students and 189 out of 211 for low-SES students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Smoky Hill High School in the Cherry Creek School District, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora stands out as the lowest-performing. Smoky Hill High School outperforms Colorado Early Colleges Aurora on nearly all academic metrics, including SAT and PSAT scores. The declining performance of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora over the years, coupled with its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 46.78% to 53.67%), suggests that the school may be struggling to address the unique needs of its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1400 S Abilene St.
       Aurora, CO  80012-8754


(720) 572-5040

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,129 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.3%
African American:
14.7%
White:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colorado Early Colleges Aurora ranks worse than 86.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Colorado Early Colleges Aurora has the largest high school student body size in the State Charter School Institute District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is $10,129. 7 high schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Early Colleges Aurora 302nd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Colorado Early Colleges Aurora in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

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Rank History for all students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.65 267th 411 35.0%
2021 7.58 192nd 210 8.6%
2023 21.27 273rd 349 21.8%
2024 13.44 302nd 349 13.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.96 11th 32 65.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.69 140th 188 25.5%
2022 39.70 120th 203 40.9%
2023 35.50 134th 200 33.0%
2024 14.88 189th 211 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.28 190th 239 20.5%
2022 17.16 207th 257 19.5%
2023 17.57 210th 254 17.3%
2024 18.43 205th 257 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.89 182nd 240 24.2%
2022 20.59 194th 253 23.3%
2023 20.88 197th 252 21.8%
2024 12.78 224th 256 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.37 11th 36 69.4%
2024 52.91 12th 38 68.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.72 129th 181 28.7%
2022 25.87 151st 205 26.3%
2023 26.68 145th 198 26.8%
2024 13.70 176th 199 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 45 39 7 136 3 0 20 0 250
2019 60 49 13 191 3 0 25 0 341
2020 52 50 16 205 3 0 17 0 343
2021 55 62 18 263 3 0 18 0 419
2022 56 62 17 298 3 0 15 0 451
2023 44 70 17 321 3 0 22 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 250 16.0 15.6 49.6
2019 341 20.7 16.4 50.7
2020 343 21.4 16.0 55.4
2021 419 15.6 26.8 51.8
2022 451 18.7 24.0 46.8
2023 477 19.0 25.0 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 250 16.0 15.6 49.6
2019 341 20.7 16.4 50.7
2020 343 21.4 16.0 55.4
2021 419 15.6 26.8 51.8
2022 451 18.7 24.0 46.8
2023 477 19.0 25.0 53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,544
2020 $12,784
2021 $10,355
2022 $9,092
2023 $10,129

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 411 High schoolsRanks 273rd of 349 High schools
 13.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341477
 39.9%
African American4970
 42.9%
American Indian33
Asian1317
 30.8%
Hispanic191321
 68.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6044
 26.7%
Two or More Races2522
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%53.7%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Students at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora are 67% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Colorado high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Colorado Early Colleges Aurora.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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