- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Hinkley High School
Federal NCES profile for Hinkley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080234000064
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinkley High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinkley High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinkley High School ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Hinkley High School shrank from 1,687 students in 2022-23 to 1,584 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 080234000064 · Aurora, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,527 enr · 17.2:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Hinkley High School shrank from 1,687 students in 2022-23 to 1,584 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hinkley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- This school
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- Lotus School f
Lotus School for Excellence
1,008 students
What this shows Hinkley High School reports 1,527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinkley High School compares
Hinkley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 95% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,527 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,527
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
African American 11.5%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Hinkley High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinkley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lotus School for Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinkley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hinkley High School
How many students attend Hinkley High School?
Hinkley High School has 1,527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,687 (2022-23) → 1,584 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinkley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinkley High School is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinkley High School?
74.9% of students at Hinkley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinkley High School?
The largest demographic group at Hinkley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinkley High School?
Hinkley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinkley High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinkley High School ranks #2 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Hinkley High School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.