OPTIONS SCHOOL
OPTIONS SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 9 teachers, OPTIONS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 62:1. 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.
**OPTIONS SCHOOL**, located on Smokey Hill Road in Aurora, Colorado, operates as an alternative educational program within the Cherry Creek School District. Designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. It serves students who benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a more intimate campus atmosphere, often catering to those who need to recover credits, manage unique scheduling needs, or work through personal challenges while completing their graduation requirements.
The program at Options is characterized by a supportive, student-centered culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By utilizing blended learning models and close mentorship from faculty, the school empowers students to take ownership of their education and progress at a pace that suits their individual needs. Ultimately, OPTIONS SCHOOL serves as a vital bridge for students seeking a non-traditional pathway to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future post-secondary opportunities.
For more information, contact OPTIONS SCHOOL at (720) 886-7380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, CO 80015-2464
(720) 886-7380
OPTIONS SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, CO with about 562 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 562
- Teachers:
- 9.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 562 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OPTIONS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.