Smoky Hill High School

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

16100 EAST SMOKY HILL ROAD
AURORA, CO 80015

2,252 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.

2,252

Total Students

118.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoky Hill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	856
Hispanic	661
Black	389
Asian	135
Two or More	187
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	14

White
856 (38.0 %)
Hispanic
661 (29.4 %)
Black
389 (17.3 %)
Two or More
187 (8.3 %)
Asian
135 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.6 %)
American Indian
10 (0.4 %)

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:	2,252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
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 9 561

Grade 10 572

Grade 11 527

Grade 12 592