Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Thornton ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New America School - Thornton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
New America School - Thornton's student population of 244 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New America School - Thornton ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School - Thornton is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School - Thornton's ranking?
New America School - Thornton is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Thornton?
The graduation rate of New America School - Thornton is 6-9%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend New America School - Thornton?
244 students attend New America School - Thornton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New America School - Thornton students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School - Thornton?
New America School - Thornton has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New America School - Thornton offer ?
New America School - Thornton offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School - Thornton part of?
New America School - Thornton is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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