AURORA HIGH

www.aurorar8.org

573 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aurora High School, located at 305 W Prospect St in Aurora, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution within the Aurora R-VIII School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student growth, critical thinking, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Aurora High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are designed to help students build character, leadership abilities, and a sense of community pride. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and holistic student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive and responsible members of the Aurora community and beyond.

573

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AURORA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	81
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	12

White
443 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
81 (14.1 %)
Two or More
27 (4.7 %)
American Indian
12 (2.1 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	AURORA R-VIII
Phone:	(417)678-3355
Website:	http://www.aurorar8.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 9 176

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 127