Serving 190 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 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 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New America School - Thornton's student population of 190 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New America School - Thornton 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 - Thornton is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
92%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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 - Thornton's ranking?
New America School - Thornton 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 - Thornton?
The graduation rate of New America School - Thornton is 15-19%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend New America School - Thornton?
190 students attend New America School - Thornton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of New America School - Thornton students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 27:1, 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.
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