Below Average
#1499 of 1,815 schools in CO
New America School
High School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Lakewood, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5806 W ALAMEDA AVE, Lakewood, CO 80226
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New America School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New America School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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
$78,466
Median home value
$547,000
Median rent
$1,738/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Exploration SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Jeffco Transition Services SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 11–12 | 0.8 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Alameda International Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep SmartCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #124 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
New America School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New America School
New America School is a public high school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 81 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New America School
What grades does New America School serve?
New America School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New America School?
New America School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School?
The student-teacher ratio at New America School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New America School rank in CO?
New America School ranks #1,499 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is New America School's MySchoolScout rating?
New America School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 New America School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New America School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is New America School a charter school?
Yes, New America School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New America School a Title I school?
No, New America School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New America School?
61.7% of students at New America 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
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (303) 894-3171
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 80226)
- 32,237
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80226; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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