Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Aurora 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New America School - Aurora ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New America School - Aurora's student population of 169 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New America School - Aurora 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 New America School - Aurora is 0.30, 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
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
83%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
2%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School - Aurora's ranking?
New America School - Aurora is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Aurora?
The graduation rate of New America School - Aurora is 20-24%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New America School - Aurora?
169 students attend New America School - Aurora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New America School - Aurora students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School - Aurora?
New America School - Aurora has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New America School - Aurora offer ?
New America School - Aurora offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School - Aurora part of?
New America School - Aurora is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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