Hinkley High School
Tel:
(303)340-1500
- Hinkley High School serves 2,184 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Hinkley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Hinkley High School's student population of 2,184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,184 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hinkley High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hinkley High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1327 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 34% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 69% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hinkley High School is William Smith High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1020 students
0.1 miles
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-0660 0.1 6-8 1020 - Aurora Elkhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 645 students
0.4 miles
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3050 0.4 K-5 645 - Aurora Laredo Child Development Center Grades: PK | 302 students
0.5 miles
1420 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)364-9371 0.5 PK 302 - Aurora Laredo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.5 miles
1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)366-0314 0.5 K-5 503 - Aurora Altura Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.6 miles
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3500 0.6 PK-5 576
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