Arapahoe High School

2201 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,781 students in grades 9-12, Arapahoe High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arapahoe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Arapahoe High School's student population of 1,781 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,781 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Arapahoe High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#51 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arapahoe High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arapahoe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arapahoe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
52%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arapahoe High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arapahoe High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arapahoe High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arapahoe High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arapahoe High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Arapahoe High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arapahoe High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arapahoe High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arapahoe High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arapahoe High School's ranking?
Arapahoe High School is ranked #51 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arapahoe High School often compared to?
Arapahoe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School, Cherry Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe High School?
The graduation rate of Arapahoe High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Arapahoe High School?
1,781 students attend Arapahoe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Arapahoe High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arapahoe High School?
Arapahoe High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arapahoe High School offer ?
Arapahoe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arapahoe High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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