Aurora High School

305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Aurora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aurora High School's student population of 571 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
571 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Aurora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1174 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aurora High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Aurora High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aurora High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Aurora High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Aurora High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri 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 Aurora High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Aurora High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Aurora High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aurora High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aurora High School's ranking?
Aurora High School is ranked #1174 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Aurora High School often compared to?
Aurora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marionville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aurora High School?
The graduation rate of Aurora High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Aurora High School?
571 students attend Aurora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Aurora High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora High School?
Aurora High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Aurora High School offer ?
Aurora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aurora High School part of?
Aurora High School is part of Aurora R-VIII School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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