Enrollment
927
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000082
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #44 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora West College Preparatory Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 927 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.3% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 91% of state schools at 927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Discipline events run high: 284 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 927 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
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 West College Preparatory Academy.
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 West College Preparatory Academy compares
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 73.9%
African American 13.4%
Asian 6.4%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Aurora West College Preparatory Academy.
$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 West College Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora West College Preparatory Academy'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 other 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 (~927 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has 927 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
80.3% of students at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora West College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 of 70 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 schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Aurora West College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 West College Preparatory Academy, 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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