Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Hill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
16100 E Smoky Hill Rd,  Aurora, CO
Shenandoah Neighborhood
Cherry Creek School District
4.0
4.0
2,133 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
50.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
7.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
38%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
17.3%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 512 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 487 Students
University of Colorado Denver 417 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 303 Students
University of Denver 287 Students
University of Northern Colorado 280 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 234 Students
Colorado Mesa University 176 Students
Colorado School of Mines 164 Students
University of Wyoming 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Psychology 165 Students
Biology 137 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 112 Students
Computer Science 77 Students
Criminology 60 Students
Finance 55 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Pre-Law Studies 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 378 Reviews
4.0
5/31/2025
I had a pretty smooth ride through high school at Smoky Hill. I think whatever interests you have, you will fit into some group in this school and make great friends. I for the most part had amazing teachers too.
5.0 Alum
5/2/2024
Smoky offers a lot of great clubs and a lot of great experiences. Their IB program creates a sense of readiness for college as well as a strong connection to your peers and your teachers.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2024
Smoky Hill High School is an adequate high school that has its positives and its negatives, but I would say it was overall positive. The faculty are generally friendly and willing to support students in their academic journey. The counselors have been a great help in changing classes, preparing for college, and communicating with teachers when I have no time/chance to speak to them outside the normal class time.
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4.0 20 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/13/2025
As a teacher at SHHS, I can honestly say this place is so incredibly special. Contrary to some of these other reviews, this school, and any high school for that matter, is what you make it. Most students who dislike school make the choice to not be involved. There are clubs, sports, AP/IB courses, v...
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1.0 parent
3/22/2025
Visited the school. Did not like it abit!
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5.0 parent
4/17/2023
My family is going there and they say it one of the best schools they went to they have great food and i hope going there in the future and play soccer there
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5.0 other
5/20/2016
I attended Smoky my freshman and sophomore years, before I had to move and switch schools. The best thing about Smoky is their school spirit- with over 40 clubs and sports, there's something for everyone. The pep assemblies are insane because everybody goes and participates in games and competitions...
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Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Hill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, CO and is served by the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 2,133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Smoky Hill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $719,117. Discover additional schools in the area, like Regis Jesuit High School, Crescent View Academy, Vanguard Classical School - East, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smoky Hill High School.

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