Aurora Central High School

Aurora Central High School is a high school in Aurora, Colorado. It was originally named Aurora High School and was the first high school in Aurora Public Schools. When Hinkley High School was built in 1963, this school was renamed to its present title. The first class to graduate from the existing location was the Class of 1956.[1]

Aurora Central High School
Address
11700 East 11th Avenue Aurora , Colorado 80010 United States
Information
Type	Public High School
Established	1931[1]
School district	Aurora Public Schools
Principal	Gerardo De La Garza
Staff	171
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	2,209 (2016-17)[2]
Color(s)	White, yellow, green, and black
Athletics	5A
Athletics conference	East Metro Athletic Conference (EMAC)
Mascot	Trojans
Website	http://www.aps.k12.co.us/central/

Demographics

For the 2014-2015 school year, there were 2,188 students enrolled at Aurora Central High School. The student body demographics were as follows:[3]

• 5% White
• 67% Latino
• 16% African American
• 8% Asian
• 1.4% Native American
• 2% Two or More Races

Notable alumni

• Danny Jackson, former MLB player (Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres)
• Robert Michael Pyle, author, lepidopterist
• Michelle Waterson, professional mixed martial artist for the UFC's Strawweight division[4]
• Don Young, former MLB player (Chicago Cubs)
• Pat Manson, retired American pole vaulter (Pan American Games)
• David Lane, white supremacist, terrorist

References

1. Aurora Public Schools History: High Schools Archived December 13, 2006, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed 1 December 2006.
2. "AURORA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
3. "Aurora Central High School Student Body". usnews.com. U.S. News. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
4. "Michelle Wateson UFC Profile Bio".

External links

• Aurora Central High School