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New Legacy Charter School vs. Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

Should you attend New Legacy Charter School or Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
New Legacy Charter School
2091 North Dayton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
24500 East 6th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

New Legacy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, New Legacy Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,966 students in grades 9-12, Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
96 students
1,966 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Legacy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Legacy Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
94 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Legacy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Legacy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#472 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#913 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Legacy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Legacy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Legacy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
81%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Legacy Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory with the average graduation rate observed in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New Legacy Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory by grade.
Grade 9 Students
6
549
Grade 10 Students
15
516
Grade 11 Students
21
422
Grade 12 Students
54
479

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
72%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Legacy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Legacy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Legacy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Legacy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And Arapahoe County and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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