Serving 527 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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 527 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is 0.50, which is less 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
#1017 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
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
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
13%
5%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Early Colleges Aurora's ranking?
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is ranked #1017 out of 1,779 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 55-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Aurora?
527 students attend Colorado Early Colleges Aurora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Colorado Early Colleges Aurora students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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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