Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory

24500 East 6th Avenue

School District

Adams-Arapahoe 28j
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 04, 2022

We moved here at start of 9th grade for my student. They are graduating this year, May 2022, with a diploma and community college degree. Everything has been good. It is an ethnically diverse school with a lot of different opportunities including technical school, stem, project-lead-the-way-classes. Students should take advantage of to what the school has.
Submitted by other on August 20, 2018

Overall some teachers really push you to do your best and others really dont look out for you.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2018

I love Vista 9-12, all four of my children will be Vista graduates!
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2017

Vista Peak is a good school. It has very good teachers as a general rule but does have some significant issues. The school is trying to be much too politically correct. The leadership is a bit weak and more concerned with being popular than leading. It punishes good students and allows poor/disruptive students to run the show. These issues have been exacerbated by the extreme budget cuts from APS and the significant increase in the number of students.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2016

As a parent that has been very involved with my child's experience since Vista Peak opened its' doors I believe that the administration has had the best interest of the students as its primary mission. I do believe that needed changes in leadership have occurred, and that other changes are needed. I do feel like policy as I enforced confuses students sometimes and despite the reason for the policy, the best interest of the students may not be at the forefront; for example dress code. Either there is one that promotes the best interest of all students or not. I say this because we are in an era of increasing sexual related assaults/harassing behaviors however students are given free will to come, as they want. Daily when I drop my child off, there are students who are under dressed. It is my opinion that if we are trying to help them to become professionals then we should be enforcing dress codes that promote their success in the future. When they go into the workforce there will be dress codes, and depending on the college there will also be dress codes. Hormones are going wild during their high school years, so my question is why are some of the things that students are allowed to wear into the school allowed today. I know some will say well they can't afford this or that, but look at the cell phones and the shoes and in some cases the cars and that argument goes out the window. The counseling staff and most of the teachers are very passionate about helping students succeed, and this is were the GRIT does come in because they challenge the students that want to learn to go beyond their assumed capacities.
Submitted by other on May 04, 2016

My daughter is a freshman this year taking all Honors or PreAp classes. The challenge has been great for her and her teachers have been wonderful with supporting her to challenge herself. The entire staff at the Prep are always warm and welcoming. You can truly see that they care about each and every student! I feel blessed to be a part of this community.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2015

i see a lot of as i would put it staff like most business now a days looking for the great job and the pat on the back sort of thing rather than apply the needs of the kids in its self as well as favor tism has always been in the school system witch is sadly a distorshing in education
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2015

1. Great Staff- friendly and helpful 2. Awesome Administration. Open door concept 3. Different learning tracks. Meets need of all students interest. 4. Mr. Rosas - AMAZING 5. LOVE THIS SCHOOL
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

Great school with some new learning methods that is really helping to expand the way that our children are taught
Submitted by teacher on April 07, 2014

Vista PEAK Preparatory is a school with many caring and committed teachers. I have worked in a lot of schools and school districts and I have never worked with a more hard working group. Our standards are very high. There is some confusion on one of the reviews on this site regarding standards referenced grading which we are happy to address and explain in detail. This is our fourth year at the high school and we will soon have our first graduating class with one of the highest graduation rates in the state. We are a smaller school with a projection of 998 students in the fall of 2015 and we work really hard to get to know every single students to meet their needs.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2013

it is very hard to get class changes and as the student said there is little freedom. my students can not come home for lunch though they live in walking distance. the dress code is restrictive. if you have kids with special needs or requirements be sure to bring in your paperwork or Dr. note because explaining it to them is not enough. I have 3 kids at Vista Peak and have been here from the beginning. The test scores are rather low so the grading standards are lowered this year. 75% as my 11th grader explained is now an A.
Submitted by student on April 21, 2012

I'm a student at Vista Peak, and it is overall a great school. It has way more pros than cons. My only complaint is how the staff deals with drama. It seems as if they have the disciplinary system reversed. For example, you'll get in a lot more trouble for fighting than drugs. They also don't give the students much freedom. We don't get typical high school activities, like homecoming and pep rally's.They also have a ridiculous dress code. Besides that, the teachers are very committed and motivated to help you. They're not just in it for the paycheck. We also have chances to earn our associates degree before we graduate and take college classes. Vista Peak is a school you'll definitely succeed in, just don't go there if you want a 'typical" high school experience.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2011

I am familiar with schools all over the greater Denver area and I have been thrilled with Vista PEAK Prep. My son started high school this year and he was nervous to begin at a new school, as we are new to Aurora. The teachers have tons of knowledge, energy and passion and my son is already excelling and even more importantly, loving the experience he is having. My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have our child be a part of this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2011

Awesome school, awesome teachers and a very strong interest in our children and their education! What can be better than giving your child a head start to their higher level of education!