Arapahoe High School
- Public
- CENTENNIAL, CO
Public School
Arapahoe High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- CENTENNIAL, CO
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 584 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Arapahoe High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
63%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1260
555 responses
Average ACT
28
410 responses
AP Enrollment
22%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$114,375
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,810
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$484,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
74%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 53 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 53 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,884
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 67 responses66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 67 responses96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 67 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$71,290
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.6%
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 85 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 85 responses91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 85 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$12,405 / year
National
$12,23996%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 84 responses61%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 84 responses83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 84 responsesSimilar Schools
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Arapahoe High School Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 584 reviews
I think Arapahoe is a great school overall! It has a great education system along with numerous sports, clubs, and activities so there's something for everyone! The teachers are extremely supportive and really want the students to succeed and do a great job at setting them up to excel in their years after graduation whatever their path may be. The school building itself is nice and contains a lot of resources and equipment that help students succeed in and out of the classroom. The school spirit is also amazing! We have a lot of events and days where the students dress up and support the school and each other. Although, every school isn't perfect. Arapahoe, like many high schools nowadays, has a culture that surrounds drinking and partying. Despite this, the teachers always do their best to take care of the students and try and prevent substance abuse. Lastly, Arapahoe is unique because of our special connection with the Arapaho tribe which is such a cool experience to be a part of!
Arapahoe High School is perfect for the academic overachievers and the sports prodigies. The school’s environment was always very competitive. In some ways, I really enjoyed the challenging and rigorous courses. However, I wasn’t able to compete in Arapahoe’s sports programs due to the amount of competition and the quality of my competitors. Since there were so many talented students at Arapahoe, it can be very difficult to stand out and try new things. I think that it is important to find your people and what you enjoy in order to succeed here. For me, I found my groove in AP literature and AP art classes. It was what I really flourished in and found great connections through.
Arapahoe High school has a very strong community. Due to the larger size, you will be able to find your group of people. There are hundreds of clubs to join that add to the community and if you can't find one you like you can get a group of people and make your own club. The science department, english department, and history department have incredible teachers. Due to unfortunate events from the school's past, most teachers realize the importance of mental health and happiness more than grades. The math department is the only department that could have possible improvements. Most math teachers only know one way to teach a concept so if that method doesn't work for you they can't help. The teachers in this department can be condescending and belittle students who aren't strong in math. The counseling department is incredibly supportive and cares about the students in a way that you can't find at most other schools.