Hinkley High School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

hinkley.aurorak12.org

1,687 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,687

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinkley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	1,244
Black	195
Asian	72
Two or More	42
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	44

Hispanic
1,244 (73.7 %)
Black
195 (11.6 %)
White
74 (4.4 %)
Asian
72 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
44 (2.6 %)
Two or More
42 (2.5 %)
American Indian
16 (0.9 %)

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:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)340-1500
Website:	http://hinkley.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 9 384

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 497