Aurora West College Preparatory Academy: Preparing Students for Success
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (AWCPA) is a public school located in Aurora, Colorado, committed to serving a diverse group of students and families. The academy serves students in grades 6 through 12. AWCPA follows a community schools model approach to education and believes that supporting the strengths and needs of the community is essential to educational success.
General Information
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has a student body of 942. The school maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1. The academy's student population consists of 51% male and 49% female students, with 93% coming from low-income families.
The school session typically starts in the first week of September and ends in the third week of June. The doors open for student arrival at 7:45 AM.
Academics
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy prepares students for college by helping them get ready for the SAT and ACT. The school encourages critical thinking and high achievement through honors and AP classes. AWCPA has recently partnered with local community colleges to allow students to enroll in high school and college classes simultaneously.
According to available data, 9% of students demonstrate proficiency in reading, and 2% are proficient in mathematics.
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The academy is putting a new peer-mentorship program in place to help middle school students transition into the high school preparatory setting.
Rankings and Performance
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is ranked #13,427-17,901 in the National Rankings. In Colorado, it is ranked #249-343 among high schools and #104-150 in the Denver metro area. Within the Aurora Joint District No. 28, it holds a ranking of #5-9.
The school's rankings are based on student performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and college preparation. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
The graduation rate at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is 92%, which is around the state median.
Subject Proficiency
Colorado administered the PSAT and SAT to high school students.
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College Readiness
Approximately 9% of the 12th-grade class took at least one AP® exam, and 4% passed at least one AP® exam. Among exam takers in the 12th grade, 45% scored 3 or higher on an exam.
Underserved Student Performance
Among underserved students, 25.3% are proficient, with a gap between the school and state among underserved students of -15.9%.
Staff and Resources
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy employs about 44 full-time teachers and six counselors.
Community Engagement and STEM
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy encourages students to get involved in their community through volunteer projects. The academy also offers STEM options, allowing students to engage in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.
Middle School and High School Structure
The middle school (grades 6-8) follows a traditional public school model. Students within the attendance boundary make up the middle school population, while those from outside the area can apply through open enrollment. The middle school accounts for approximately 60% of the school’s population.
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AWCPA's high school is intentionally small, with about 400 students.
Vision
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy's vision is to graduate all students with college credit or appropriate career readiness training, enabling them to achieve success.
Equity Focus
At Equity Focus Schools, students have limited access to resources and learning materials.
Donations
Every donation funds real needs - pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more - helping students learn and thrive.
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