Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora's student population of 567 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
13%
5%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora's ranking?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is ranked #1099 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
The graduation rate of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
567 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Aurora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora offer ?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora part of?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora located?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is located in the Sable Ridge neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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