Serving 1,795 students in grades 9-12, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory's student population of 1,795 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
51%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
18%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is ranked #863 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory often compared to?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Rangeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is 74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
1,795 students attend Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory offer ?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory part of?
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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