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#1048 of 1,815 schools in CO
Hinkley High School
High School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Aurora, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 CHAMBERS ROAD, Aurora, CO 80011
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2021)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hinkley High School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hinkley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,719
Median home value
$367,200
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Smith High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Aurora Science & Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 2.1 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,256 | Compare → |
| Vanguard Classical School - EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 728 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #21 of 56
- District spending per student
- $18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hinkley High School is listed in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hinkley High School
Hinkley High School is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 1,584 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hinkley High School
What grades does Hinkley High School serve?
Hinkley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hinkley High School?
Hinkley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinkley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinkley High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hinkley High School rank in CO?
Hinkley High School ranks #1,048 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Hinkley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hinkley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hinkley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinkley High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hinkley High School a charter school?
No, Hinkley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hinkley High School a Title I school?
No, Hinkley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hinkley High School?
87.9% of students at Hinkley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.7%
- Phone
- (303) 340-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80011)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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