AURORA HIGH

www.aurorar8.org

550 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aurora High School, located at 305 W Prospect St in Aurora, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution within the Aurora R-VIII School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Aurora High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are designed to help students build character, leadership abilities, and a sense of community pride. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and holistic student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive and responsible members of the Aurora community and beyond.

550

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	87
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (76.9%)
Hispanic
87 (15.8%)
Two or More
27 (4.9%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 R-VIII
Phone:	(417)678-3355
Website:	http://www.aurorar8.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 9 147

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 119