How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Smoky Hill High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AURORA, CO | AURORA, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 868 | 2,297 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.2% | 32.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Smoky Hill High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,211 | $17,211 |
| District | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Liberty Middle School | Smoky Hill High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 34.3% |
| African American | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% | 33.4% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Liberty Middle School | Smoky Hill High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 434:1 | 294.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.