Enrollment
1,527
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080234000064
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinkley High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hinkley High School
Hinkley High School is a higher-need, large high school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 1,527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.9% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,527 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students) and Rangeview High School (2,078 students) alongside Hinkley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hinkley High School compares
Hinkley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Hinkley High School.
$16,314
Per student
+0%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Hinkley High School a good school?
Hinkley High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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