- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Smoky Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Smoky Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080291000203
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoky Hill High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Smoky Hill High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Hill High School ranks #6 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Smoky Hill High School held near 2,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 116.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 080291000203 · Aurora, CO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,297 enr · 19.5:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Smoky Hill High School held near 2,281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 116.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Smoky Hill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- This school
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- Overland High
Overland High School
2,228 students
What this shows Smoky Hill High School reports 2,297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoky Hill High School compares
Smoky Hill High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,297 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,297
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Smoky Hill High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smoky Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoky Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smoky Hill High School
How many students attend Smoky Hill High School?
Smoky Hill High School has 2,297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,252 (2022-23) → 2,281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Hill High School is 19.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smoky Hill High School?
32.3% of students at Smoky Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoky Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Smoky Hill High School is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoky Hill High School?
Smoky Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Smoky Hill High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Hill High School ranks #6 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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Smoky Hill High School, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.