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Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

24500 EAST 6TH AVENUE, AURORA, CO, 80018

About Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is one of the best schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28. It has about 1,350 students. This public preparatory school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1, which helps students stay focused on their work. Vista Peak 9–12 Preparatory is one of the top schools in the area. It has a strong curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which 24% of students take. There are a lot of different cultures on campus. About 81% of students are minorities and 61% are low-income. The school said that 33% of students were good at math and 48% were good at reading in the 2025–2026 school year. Students also take tests like the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. The school has enough money to run all of its programs, with an average cost of more than $13,000 per student. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory is a great school that is known for having a welcoming community and a strong focus on academic excellence.

Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Contact Information

Address

24500 EAST 6TH AVENUE, AURORA, CO, 80018

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Phone

(303) 340-0121

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 48% in Reading.
94
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1966
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 181 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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 19.28%
Asian 5.24%
Hispanic 50.86%
Black 17.09%
Two+ Races 6.87%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
19.28%
Asian
5.24%
Hispanic
50.86%
Black
17.09%
Two+ Races
6.87%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1966
45.52%
895 Female
54.48%
1071 Male

Student Population

1966 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of its "Pathway to Success" program for 2026, Vista PEAK 9-12 Preparatory is adding new workshops led by professionals to its professional career tracks. The school just built a new outdoor learning pavilion that can be used for science and environmental studies. The school's robotics and coding clubs are also working together on a regional challenge for 2026, using the school's new technology in the innovation lab.

FAQ

Q1. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q2. Are there chances to be a leader at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q5. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

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

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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

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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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