Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, William Smith High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Smith High School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Smith High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Smith High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1067 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
8%
4%
White
14%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Smith High School's ranking?
William Smith High School is ranked #1067 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are William Smith High School often compared to?
William Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, New Legacy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Smith High School?
The graduation rate of William Smith High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend William Smith High School?
375 students attend William Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William Smith High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Smith High School?
William Smith High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Smith High School offer ?
William Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Smith High School part of?
William Smith High School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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