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Hinkley High School

1250 CHAMBERS ROAD, AURORA, CO, 80011

About Hinkley High School

Hinkley High School is a well-known public school in Aurora, Colorado that serves about 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. The Aurora Joint District No. 28 is home to one of the best schools in the area, and its International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which has an 8% participation rate, is one of the best in the area. The school has about 21 students for every teacher, which creates an environment where teachers can really help students. The student body is very diverse, with 96% of students being minorities and 88% being low-income. Data shows that for the 2026 school year, 26% of students were good at reading and 11% were good at math. Hinkley High School is one of the best schools because it offers tough college-preparatory paths, such as organized SAT and ACT testing. The school has a strong reputation in the community for being tough and having a lot of culture. It is still one of the best schools for students who want to meet global academic standards through its IB curriculum and friendly social environment.

Hinkley High School Contact Information

Address

1250 CHAMBERS ROAD, AURORA, CO, 80011

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Phone

(303) 340-1500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 26% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1584
Total Students
$54809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 223 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hinkley High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:21 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.72%
Asian 3.54%
Hispanic 75.95%
Black 11.68%
Two+ Races 1.96%
Native Am. 0.95%
White
3.72%
Asian
3.54%
Hispanic
75.95%
Black
11.68%
Two+ Races
1.96%
Native Am.
0.95%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1584
49.37%
782 Female
50.63%
802 Male

Student Population

1584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

198 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hinkley High School is still adding to its International Baccalaureate curriculum. Right now, students are starting their 2026 capstone research projects with the help of local community mentors. The school just opened a renovated art studio that has new places for ceramics and digital photography. In addition, the Hinkley athletic department celebrated a number of individual achievements during the January 2026 wrestling season, with some athletes making it to the regional finals.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hinkley High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of Hinkley High School?

Ans. Hinkley High School wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Hinkley High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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