Hinkley High School in Aurora, Colorado

“I love Hinkley because there's such a diverse group of students but there's not many problems. The students are mature, the teachers are amazing, and the school in general is really great!”
This review was posted by a student.

“Good academics and excellent marching band and music program.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Yo. Some people need to stop criticizing the school. I'm a current alumni there, and, to be frankly honest, it is the best school experience I have ever had. The teachers there are kind, willing to work with you, and fight for what is right. Although we're getting a new principal, the one we had previously was not bad. The education itself is stable, and works with most students. There's also more rigorous programs with AP and IB. We are a proud community. There is a difference in students who want to learn, and those who don't. It's not the teachers who completely influence the school, it's the students going there. And if you believe that it'll affect your kid, then you better teach them to fight peer pressure. C:”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is a great school with diversity as one of its strong points. An IB school that has an environment expectation that everyone has to have a plan for after high school. My child is a well rounded person because of his experience at Hinkley”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This was the worst school that I have ever been to. Most students have no determination to succeed and the teachers do not care enough about the students who want to succeed. I would not recommend this school to anyone who has thought about bringing their students to Hinkley”
This review was posted by a other.

“The IB Program and teachers are great. The 2007 Colorado State Teacher of the Year resides there, as do many other award winning and distinguished faculty. Sports programs suffer from lack of participation. The facility is new and beautiful. Definitely the diamond in the rough for HSs in Colorado.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am a former student of Hinkley High School. I'd definitely rate this school high in extra-curicular activities. I was thoroughly encouraged by my art and music teachers to get involved. The teachers I had also cared wether or not students put forth their effort into classes. My science teacher was creative in teaching physics and biology. And my math teacher also sat with me after hours to make sure I understood the subject. The kids can be a little rough, and so is the area..but in comparison to the cherry creek schools I went to. I think the aurora public schools rate much higher in extra-curriculars and probing interests outside of academia.”
This review was posted by a other.

“There is little dicipline - students are rude to adults. The principal is in over his head! Other administrators have no clear job responsibilities. Teachers are the only ones trying - at least some.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I'm a current student at hinkley high school and I believe it's a great school. Over the past years we've been going through renovations which, indeed, improved the school's look and school's reputation. Also, I feel safe when I'm at hinkley. Our administration is great, our security is great, knowing that Coach Graham will check IDs whenever someone walks in the doorway. The teachers know what they are doing and don't fall back. Test scores might not be 'great' but we have a student graduating with a perfect SAT score. Our principal Mr. Mosby is one of the best so far, he hangs with the students and chats with everyone.”
This review was posted by a student.

“Great school the location is good and the teachers are mostly awesome some violence once in a while”
This review was posted by a student.

“My daughter, a former student that attended hinkley in the past. I have recently been reaquainted to the school due to my younger son being enrolled there. As I give him some advice on what classes really helped my daughter suceed in school and in life itself, I notice that many of the outstanding classes she attended have vanished into thin air. I am greatly disapointed in the standards that Hinkley has fallen into, and I am even reconsidering transfering my young son.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Hinkley High School has greatly changed throughoutly and significantly from the last year to this year. This school has gotten a face-lift with its new construction, allowing the students to be proud of their school. As for the academic programs, it has the International Programme (IB), which is an international school found in more than 50 countries around the world. This program allows students to get college credit as well as learn in this vigorous program great qualities that they can use for life. The music program is not limited, but not the greatest. As for the art department, this school has great teachers allowing students to express themselves through drawing, jewelry, and ceramics. There are plenty of sports and extracurricular activities for these students, and parent involvement, unfortunetly, is very limited. Altogether, Hinkley High is a great school, and is very understated from its past reputation, but now is worthwhile.”
This review was posted by a student.

“off hand I would like to say that I think this school has good potential however I believe that they don't use it to the fullest. Some things improve and some don't. Security Guards have became better but on the other hand there school activities are not the greatest. I feel that this school should be more into making things for kids to do. Hinkley has half the sports, clubs and activities for kids to do these days and thats what they need to stay involved and off the streets.”
This review was posted by a student.

“contains the IB program, which allows students to earn two years worth of college credit. The level of parent involvement is poor, so is the area. The athletics are good, but art and music classes are limited. The volleyball team there once won the city championships. I would say that almost everything is good except for the area that its in, by Colfax ave. Everyone knows what Colfax is known for, and ots not a great place for your children to be around.”
This review was posted by a student.