Serving 106 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 33%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (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 106 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New America School - Aurora ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School - Aurora is 0.52, 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
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School - Aurora's ranking?
New America School - Aurora is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 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 33% 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 15-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New America School - Aurora?
106 students attend New America School - Aurora.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New America School - Aurora students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New America School - Aurora?
New America School - Aurora has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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