HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL
HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 2,196 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 102 teachers, HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Aurora Public Schools (APS) district. With a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding urban community, offering a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. Hinkley is well-known for its vibrant school spirit—represented by its mascot, the Thunderbird—and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Beyond standard core curriculum, HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes student engagement through various pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and numerous athletic and fine arts programs. The school focuses on building strong relationships between staff and students, utilizing a variety of support systems to address the holistic needs of its learners. By prioritizing academic achievement alongside personal development, Hinkley aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and successful members of the global community.
For more information, contact HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 340-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AURORA, CO 80011-7117
(303) 340-1500
http://hinkley.aurorak12.org
HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, CO with about 2,196 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 2,196
- Teachers:
- 102.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,196 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.2%
- White
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.