SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

32%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

33%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

27%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

50%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

20%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

27%
26%

ELA Proficiency

50%
40%

Science Proficiency

20%
24%

CO Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

79%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

12%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

11

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

2%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

2%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

3%
3%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

1%
2%

CO Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

38.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

23.69 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$114,771

CO Average: $105,825

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

CO Average: 4.4%

Median Home value

$505,132

CO Average: $541,803

Median Rent

$2,117 /mo

CO Average: $1,869

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

88.2%

CO Average: 92.7%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

21:1

CO Average: 16:1

Number of Teachers

86

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$91,158

Average for all teachers in Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A

Student to Counselor Ratio

299:1

CO Average: 314:1

Number of Support Staff

18

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

11

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

99%

CO Average: 97%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

75%

CO Average: 75%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

239

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

62

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

406

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

4

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

1

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8080 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$4.31

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

19%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5%

Black

16%

Latino

52%

Multiracial

7%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

40%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

9%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

7%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

William Smith High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 4.7 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 5.1 mi
Rangeview High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 5.4 mi
Hinkley High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 5.8 mi
Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Vista Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Strive Prep - Rise

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 6.0 mi
Montbello Career And Technical High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 6.2 mi
Gateway High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 6.5 mi