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Smoky Hill High School

16100 East Smoky Hill Road
Aurora, CO 80015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,252 students in grades 9-12, Smoky Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Smoky Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Smoky Hill High School's student population of 2,252 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Smoky Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smoky Hill High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#619 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smoky Hill High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smoky Hill High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Smoky Hill High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smoky Hill High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Smoky Hill High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Smoky Hill High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smoky Hill High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoky Hill High School's ranking?
Smoky Hill High School is ranked #619 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Smoky Hill High School often compared to?
Smoky Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Creek High School, Grandview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smoky Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Smoky Hill High School is 87%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Smoky Hill High School?
2,252 students attend Smoky Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Smoky Hill High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smoky Hill High School?
Smoky Hill High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Smoky Hill High School offer ?
Smoky Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smoky Hill High School part of?
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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