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School Comparison

Aurora Central High School
vs.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Aurora Central High School
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
  • Aurora Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (1,485 vs. 604).
  • Aurora Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (459 vs. 87).
  • Aurora Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (419 vs. 109).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Aurora Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (1,485 vs. 604).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Aurora Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (459 vs. 87).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Aurora Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (419 vs. 109).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Aurora West College Preparatory Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Aurora Central High School (66 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Aurora West College Preparatory Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Aurora Central High School (414.2:1 vs. 305:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Aurora Central High School

1 metric was reported by Aurora Central High School. Comparable data for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
68%

Reported Only at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy

2 metrics were reported by Aurora West College Preparatory Academy. Comparable data for Aurora Central High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
52

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Aurora Central High School
$18,111.34
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
$18,111.34
Local revenue share
Aurora Central High School
46.3%
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
46.3%
State revenue share
Aurora Central High School
42.2%
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
42.2%
Federal revenue share
Aurora Central High School
11.6%
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Aurora Central High School
47.6%
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
47.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Arapahoe County
$97,215
Arapahoe County
$97,215
Poverty rate
Arapahoe County
8.5%
Arapahoe County
8.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Arapahoe County
45.7%
Arapahoe County
45.7%
Unemployment rate
Arapahoe County
4.2%
Arapahoe County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.