- Aurora Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Vega Collegiate Academy (1,485 vs. 349).
- Aurora Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Vega Collegiate Academy (172 vs. 0).
- Vega Collegiate Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Aurora Central High School (393:1 vs. 305:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 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 Vega Collegiate Academy (1,485 vs. 349).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Aurora Central High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Vega Collegiate Academy (41 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Aurora Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Vega Collegiate Academy (172 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Vega Collegiate Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Aurora Central High School (393:1 vs. 305:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Aurora Central High School
4 metrics were reported by Aurora Central High School. Comparable data for Vega Collegiate Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
68%
Graduating cohort
459
Dual enrollment
7
SAT/ACT participation
419
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
Vega Collegiate Academy
$18,111.34
Local revenue share
Aurora Central High School
46.3%
Vega Collegiate Academy
46.3%
State revenue share
Aurora Central High School
42.2%
Vega Collegiate Academy
42.2%
Federal revenue share
Aurora Central High School
11.6%
Vega Collegiate Academy
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Aurora Central High School
47.6%
Vega Collegiate 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.