Smoky Hill High School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

16100 EAST SMOKY HILL ROAD
AURORA, CO 80015

2,297 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smoky Hill High School is a large, comprehensive public high school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving as a prominent part of the Cherry Creek School District. Established in 1974, the school has built a long-standing reputation for its commitment to academic excellence, a robust extracurricular culture, and a diverse student body. The campus offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from traditional college-preparatory coursework to advanced placement (AP) programs and various career-technical education pathways, ensuring that students are prepared for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Smoky Hill is known for its strong school spirit and active community involvement. The school boasts a rich tradition in athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations, which help foster a well-rounded educational environment. Its mission centers on inclusivity and student growth, aiming to provide a safe, supportive space where students from various backgrounds can thrive. As a vital pillar of the local community, Smoky Hill High School continues to emphasize the importance of academic rigor alongside character development and civic responsibility.

2,297

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoky Hill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	785
Hispanic	765
Black	374
Asian	127
Two or More	219
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	12

White
785 (34.3%)
Hispanic
765 (33.4%)
Black
374 (16.3%)
Two or More
219 (9.6%)
Asian
127 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)886-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	996
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 600

Grade 10 575

Grade 11 578

Grade 12 544