Aurora High School

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Aurora High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
305 W Prospect St,  Aurora, MO
Aurora R-VIII School District
3.2
4.3
550 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Rob Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
34.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
76.9%
Hispanic
15.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri State University 99 Students
Missouri Southern State University 49 Students
University of Missouri 47 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 43 Students
Drury University 40 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 27 Students
University of Central Missouri 26 Students
Crowder College 25 Students
College of the Ozarks 21 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 22 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Education 9 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 40 Reviews
3.0 Junior
12/3/2025
I honestly really like the teachers because they make you feel welcomed and that you can talk to them whenever.
4.0 Junior
1/13/2020
I've lived in Aurora my whole life. I've always thought the learning opportunity at Aurora is awesome. They offer dual credit classes and online courses. Some student have graduated with an Associates's Degree.
4.0 Junior
10/7/2016
Aurora has some wonderful teachers who truly care about their students. The small town really encourages high school students and every student feels like family.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/1/2012
The school district has done away with grade averages and gone to a standards based grading system. In theory it sounds good, however in application; in the Aurora R-8 school district, it is a disaster. Parents, teachers, and students are up in arms over the new system. Teachers feel threatened that...
5.0 parent
8/30/2012
Aurora schools teach the kids small town values - like helping others, working hard and community pride. There is no other place I would rather send my kids.
5.0 other
9/23/2011
To the Choir- I believe you were in Chicago at the Shedd Acquarium on May 28th,2011. I was sitting with my mother celebrating her 90th birthday with our family. When you saw it was her birthday you all Sang Happy Birthday to her outside the Shedd and then "May the Good Lord Bless you and Keep you"....
4.0 parent
6/9/2011
I for one believe Aurora High School is a very good school. Although sports are considered important I do not feel the school is over accommodating to the players of these sports. The new high school is a very nice place with new everything. Sorry for the first poster who felt it was inadequate.

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Aurora High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, MO, in the Aurora neighborhood, and is served by the Aurora R-VIII School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Aurora High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $187,820. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aurora Christian Academy K-12, Aurora Junior High School, Robinson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Aurora High School.

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