William Smith High School

William Smith High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Airport Blvd,  Aurora, CO
Aurora Joint School District No. 28
4.2
4.2
386 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
17
English
19
Reading
22
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
9.2%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
189:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
71.8%
White
12.6%
Black
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 86 Students
University of Colorado Denver 85 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 82 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 79 Students
University of Denver 52 Students
University of Northern Colorado 48 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 45 Students
Colorado School of Mines 32 Students
Community College of Aurora 32 Students
Colorado Mesa University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Architecture 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 90 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
I joined William Smith High School on my last year of high school, needing 5 credits to graduate. They were so compassionate and helpful during my transition from Mexico to the United States. All the teachers treated me fairly and always were there to help me. This school is different in the ways that they teach and how the school is managed and that dynamic helped me a lot.
4.0 Senior
4/16/2023
I really like how they do a lot of hands on learning including various field trips throughout the years. At this school they taught me how to build community and get along with other people. I really feel like this school was preparing me for the real world and the only downside I would have to say there is would be the lack of options when it comes to classes.
4.0 Junior
7/4/2020
WIlliam Smith High school is a fun project base school that tries to stay away from the traditional way of thinking. Here at this school the relatiionship between the students is very positive. Teachers encorage students to express themselves through learning by looking into their point of view to figure out problems and finding solutions. There is plenty of diversity where everyone is treated with respect and involved with one another. My one complaint is that the food could always be improved.
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4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 other
1/25/2022
Great school. Very diverse and make learning interesting for the kids. Small classes, Small student body definitely makes it more personal for the students.
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5.0 other
5/22/2016
I graduated class of 1995. This school may not be for everyone. I say this only because you achieve at your own pace. This is a school for young adults who prefer to be responsible for themselves. The life lessons and academic learning i received still help me to this day.
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5.0 parent
3/1/2014
My son has been at William Smith now for a couple years & it was THE BEST MOVE we have ever made for a school. The principal & the staff are wonderful & actively try to embody the spirit of Expeditionary Learning. Cannot recommend it higher.
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5.0 student
8/7/2013
My school is the best school I've ever been in. I just started my second year and they have told us what our first trip is. I love this school
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William Smith High School

William Smith High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Aurora Joint School District No. 28 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 386 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. William Smith High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hinkley High School, Gateway High School, Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Smith High School.

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