Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

2,045 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista PEAK 9-12 Preparatory, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves as a comprehensive high school within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is part of a unique "P-20" campus model, which creates a continuous learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development from early childhood through the high school years. Known for its modern facilities and a focus on college and career readiness, the school emphasizes a culture of excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

The academic approach at Vista PEAK is centered on preparing students for the demands of higher education and the professional workforce. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities, and various elective pathways that allow students to explore specific interests. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment, encouraging student participation in athletics, arts, and service-oriented clubs, all designed to help students build leadership skills and a strong sense of school spirit.

2,045

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	1,028
Black	386
Asian	113
Two or More	138
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
1,028 (50.3%)
Black
386 (18.9%)
White
359 (17.6%)
Two or More
138 (6.7%)
Asian
113 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)340-0121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	165

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 472

Grade 10 550

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 500