Aurora Central Campus

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

2,468 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Aurora Central High School, located in the heart of Aurora, Colorado, is a cornerstone of the Aurora Public Schools district. As a large, urban comprehensive high school, it serves a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural landscape of the surrounding community. The school is known for its commitment to providing an inclusive educational environment, offering a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood and emphasizes a culture of community and resilience. Beyond its standard curriculum, Aurora Central provides specialized pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, allowing students to pursue personalized academic interests. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and families, the school strives to empower its graduates to succeed in an increasingly globalized world while maintaining a strong sense of local identity and Trojan pride.

2,468

Total Students

138.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora Central Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	1,723
Black	332
Asian	71
Two or More	104
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
1,723 (69.8%)
Black
332 (13.5%)
White
186 (7.5%)
Two or More
104 (4.2%)
Asian
71 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.1%)
American Indian
24 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)340-1600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	2,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,029
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	174

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 77

Grade 9 447