Enrollment
434
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Science & Tech High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Science & Tech High School
Aurora Science & Tech High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Colorado schools and 101% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students) and Rangeview High School (2,078 students) alongside Aurora Science & Tech High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aurora Science & Tech High School compares
Aurora Science & Tech High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Aurora Science & Tech High School.
$16,314
Per student
+0%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Aurora Science & Tech High School a good school?
Aurora Science & Tech High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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