Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, William Smith High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Smith High School's student population of 380 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Smith High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Smith High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
7%
5%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Smith High School's ranking?
William Smith High School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are William Smith High School often compared to?
William Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory, New Legacy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Smith High School?
The graduation rate of William Smith High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend William Smith High School?
380 students attend William Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of William Smith High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Smith High School?
William Smith High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does William Smith High School offer ?
William Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Smith High School part of?
William Smith High School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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