Arapahoe High School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

2201 EAST DRY CREEK ROAD
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122

1,820 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arapahoe High School, located in Centennial, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Littleton Public Schools district. Established in 1964, the school has built a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. The campus is known for its "Warrior" spirit and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Concurrent Enrollment programs, and a wide array of elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and professional careers.

Beyond academics, Arapahoe High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience through robust extracurricular opportunities. The school supports a highly competitive athletic program, extensive performing and visual arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. Known for its strong sense of community and school pride, Arapahoe maintains a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being, character development, and academic achievement, making it a cornerstone of the Centennial community.

1,820

Total Students

83.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arapahoe High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,397
Hispanic	227
Black	36
Asian	44
Two or More	105
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,397 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
227 (12.5 %)
Two or More
105 (5.8 %)
Asian
44 (2.4 %)
Black
36 (2.0 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-6000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 433

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 496