Options School serves 796 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Options School's student population of 796 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
The Best Day of the Week!
School Mascot
Not Available
School Rankings
The diversity score of Options School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Not Available
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Options School?
The graduation rate of Options School is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 80%.
How many students attend Options School?
796 students attend Options School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Options School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Options School?
Options School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Options School offer ?
Options School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Options School part of?
Options School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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