COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES AURORA

COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES AURORA is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 250 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES AURORA has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES AURORA (CEC Aurora) is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 9–12. Operating under the Colorado Early Colleges network, the school’s primary mission is to provide students with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously completing college credits or an associate degree, all at no cost to their families. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to remove traditional barriers to higher education by allowing students to engage with rigorous college-level coursework within a supportive high school environment.

Located on North Blackhawk Street in Aurora, the campus is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional or collegiate success. CEC Aurora focuses heavily on college and career readiness, offering students access to academic advising and flexible scheduling that accommodates their individual learning needs. By prioritizing early college access, the institution aims to prepare students for the workforce or university life, helping them graduate with significant college credits that reduce the overall time and financial burden typically associated with pursuing a post-secondary degree.

For more information, contact COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES AURORA at (720) 260-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.