Serving 2,297 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 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smoky Hill High School serves the northwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smoky Hill High School's student population of 2,297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,297 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smoky Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoky Hill High School's ranking?
Smoky Hill High School is ranked #584 out of 1,748 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 Grandview High School, Cherry Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Smoky Hill High School?
2,297 students attend Smoky Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Smoky Hill High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smoky Hill High School offer ?
Smoky Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smoky Hill High School part of?
Smoky Hill High School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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