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Pickens Technical College is
a public school
in Aurora, Colorado that is part of Aurora Public School District.
It serves 1,200 students
in grades 11 - 12.
Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
78%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Pickens Technical College Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 12, 2026
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Pickens Technical College
$2,333
raised using DonorsChoose
5
projects
funded
2
teachers
funded
6
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project
for
art supplies
Pickens Technical College has received support from
4 individuals from Colorado and
2 individuals out-of-state.
