Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Public High School | Grade 9-12
24500 E 6th Ave,  Aurora, CO
Aurora Joint School District No. 28
3.7
4.1
1,654 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
27.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
13.8%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
51%
White
18.3%
Black
17.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 371 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 332 Students
University of Colorado Denver 311 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 276 Students
University of Northern Colorado 246 Students
University of Denver 241 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 221 Students
Colorado Mesa University 153 Students
Regis University 124 Students
Colorado School of Mines 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 120 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students
Marketing 33 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Aerospace Engineering 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 117 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
1/7/2025
I'm currently a somophore in vista peak, I can say that I like this high school but it could be better, I feel that would be better if there could be more resources for students (resources like scholarships, more tips for college, more clubs, etc), also more security for people who enter to the bathrooms.
3.0
8/22/2024
The best part about Vista Peak is the amount of community and friends you can make there along with making connections with the staff and teachers as well. The worst part about it is the learning experience in how they don't teach the best there to help you be suited for college in learning at the higher level. I would like to see more engagement and more thrilled teachers in wanting to help improve students rather than just teaching them the course material.
3.0 Junior
11/26/2023
The best experience from my school is the ability to take concurrent enrollment classes, which allows me to be more prepared for college. My worst experience from this school is the students there who do not take school seriously. I would like to see some change in the environment if that would make sense.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 15 Reviews
3.0 parent
8/12/2025
Actualmente mi hija lleva plan 504 y ni si quiera preguntan si ella necesita algo, o si ella llega tarde a una clase por alguna razón y aún nadie de la escuela me a preguntado nada de sus problemas en el plan 504, no estoy segura que esta escuela sea buena para un adolescente con necesidades especia...
4.0 parent
3/5/2022
We moved here at start of 9th grade for my student. They are graduating this year, May 2022, with a diploma and community college degree. Everything has been good. It is an ethnically diverse school with a lot of different opportunities including technical school, stem, project-lead-the-way-classes....
2.0 other
8/21/2018
Overall some teachers really push you to do your best and others really dont look out for you.
5.0 parent
7/6/2018
I love Vista 9-12, all four of my children will be Vista graduates!

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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Aurora Joint School District No. 28 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,654 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridge View Academy Charter School, Vanguard Classical School - East, Change Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.

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