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Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

1400 S ABILENE ST., AURORA, CO, 80012

About Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is a well-known public charter high school in Aurora, Colorado, for students in grades 9 through 12. The State Charter School Institute has 18 high schools, and this one is known as one of the best because of its unique early college model, which lets students get an associate degree or industry credentials along with their high school diploma. The school keeps the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19:1, which makes sure that each student gets individual academic help. The student body is very diverse, with 90% of students being minorities and 69% of students being from low-income families. The school says that in 2026, 44% of students were good at reading and 19% were good at math. Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is one of the best schools for getting into college without debt. It also helps students get ready for college by organizing SAT and ACT testing. The school is dedicated to making higher education more accessible, and it provides a great place for students to get ahead in school and prepare for their careers.

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora Contact Information

Address

1400 S ABILENE ST., AURORA, CO, 80012

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Phone

(720) 572-5040

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 44% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
527
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 213 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.25%
Asian 2.47%
Hispanic 68.5%
Black 12.9%
Two+ Races 5.12%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
10.25%
Asian
2.47%
Hispanic
68.5%
Black
12.9%
Two+ Races
5.12%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 527
48.01%
253 Female
51.99%
274 Male

Student Population

527 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

131 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Colorado Early Colleges Aurora is currently celebrating its 2026 graduating class. Many of these students are on track to earn both their high school diplomas and associate degrees through the school's strong concurrent enrollment model. The campus recently opened a new collaborative student lounge that is meant to make it easier for students to study and work on college-level research projects together. The school has also added more career pathways this term, including specialized certifications in health sciences and information technology.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q2. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q3. Does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Q4. Does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Colorado Early Colleges Aurora stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q5. Does Colorado Early Colleges Aurora support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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