Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Thornton 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 26:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New America School - Thornton's student population of 238 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New America School - Thornton 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 - Thornton is 0.13, 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
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 - Thornton's ranking?
New America School - Thornton 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 - Thornton?
The graduation rate of New America School - Thornton is 10-14%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New America School - Thornton?
238 students attend New America School - Thornton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New America School - Thornton students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School - Thornton?
New America School - Thornton has a student ration of 26:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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