Since then, Smoky Hill has consistently been recognized in Newsweek's nationwide list of excellent high schools.

[3] Smoky Hill also strongly supports the Advanced Placement program, offering a total of nineteen AP classes.

In the summer of 2010, the Cherry Creek School District initiated renovations to enhance the overall functionality of the building.

These renovations included enlarging the windows, completely reconstructing the pool area, installing new carpet, and modernizing the general aesthetics of the school to align with contemporary design styles.

Smoky Hill boasts its ability to offer one of the newer tests in the International Baccalaureate Programme, Digital Media Studies.