- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Aurora Science & Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Science & Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080234006858Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Science & Tech High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #13 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 434
- students enrolled
Aurora Science & Tech High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Science & Tech High School ranks #13 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+148 students YoY
Aurora Science & Tech High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+91.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+148 students YoY 080234006858 · Aurora, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
434 enr · 33.4:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Aurora Science & Tech High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+91.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora Science & Tech High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 434
Aurora Science & Tech High School
434 students
What this shows Aurora Science & Tech High School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Science & Tech High School compares
Aurora Science & Tech High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.4:1 | ▲ 101% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
33.4:1
students per teacher
- 101% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
White 8.5%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Aurora Science & Tech High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora Science & Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Science & Tech High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Science & Tech High School
How many students attend Aurora Science & Tech High School?
Aurora Science & Tech High School has 434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Science & Tech High School is 33.4:1, which is 101% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Science & Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Science & Tech High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Science & Tech High School?
Aurora Science & Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aurora Science & Tech High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Science & Tech High School ranks #13 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Aurora Science & Tech High School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.