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#737 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Jefferson Academy High School
High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Broomfield, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
11251 REED WAY, Broomfield, CO 80020
- Math 57% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Academy High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broomfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,039
Median home value
$570,100
Median rent
$2,024/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Doral Academy of ColoradoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Devereux Cleo Wallace CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #74 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Academy High School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Academy High School
Jefferson Academy High School is a public high school in Broomfield, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #737 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Academy High School
What grades does Jefferson Academy High School serve?
Jefferson Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Academy High School?
Jefferson Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy High School is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Academy High School rank in CO?
Jefferson Academy High School ranks #737 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jefferson Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Academy High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Jefferson Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jefferson Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Academy High School?
12.1% of students at Jefferson Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Broomfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (720) 887-1992
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 80020)
- 53,589
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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