Best Public High Schools in 80017 (Aurora, CO) (2025-26)

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Best 80017 Colorado Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 728 students in 80017, CO.

The top ranked public high school in 80017, CO is Vanguard Classical School - East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 80017 have an score of 12% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 80017 have a of 50%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Vanguard Classical School - East, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80017, CO Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Vanguard Classical School - East

Charter School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
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Bottom 50%

17101 East Ohio Drive
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 338-4110

Gr: K-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094

Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 80017, CO?

The top ranked public high schools in 80017, CO include Vanguard Classical School - East.

How many public high schools are located in 80017?

1 public high schools are located in 80017.

What is the racial composition of students in 80017?

80017 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).