Construction is underway on an 89,000-square-foot health sciences high school in Aurora, a magnet school designed to connect students with healthcare training and local career opportunities. Aurora Public Schools plans to open the school in August 2027. Enrollment is scheduled to begin Nov. 13, according to district leaders. The project was funded through Aurora’s 2024 bond program and is being developed through a partnership among Aurora Public Schools, the Community College of Aurora and UCHealth. The curriculum will focus on fields including nursing, behavioral health, medical imaging, surgical technology and respiratory therapy. Students are expected to learn from healthcare professionals through simulations, supervised clinical rotations and other career pathways that are not typically part of a conventional high school program. “Thanks to you, our Aurora voters, we’re able to invest in modern learning environments that respond to the needs of our students while preparing them for opportunities that exist right here in our community,” school board member Danielle Tomwing said. Superintendent Michael Giles Jr. said the partnership is intended to link K-12 education with higher education and the healthcare industry. Aurora has healthcare and higher-education institutions nearby, he said, and the school aims to connect those resources with students’ career goals. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said the specialized program could help students see how their interests connect to meaningful work. District and state leaders say students will gain an early start toward entering the healthcare workforce.