Below Average
#1481 of 1,815 schools in CO
New America School - Aurora
High School · State Charter School Institute · Aurora, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1654 ELMIRA ST, Aurora, CO 80010
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2019)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New America School - Aurora score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New America School - Aurora 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$60,755
Median home value
$385,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora West College Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Bishop Machebeuf High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Lotus School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Aurora Central CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,256 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #27 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New America School - Aurora is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New America School - Aurora
New America School - Aurora is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,481 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New America School - Aurora
What grades does New America School - Aurora serve?
New America School - Aurora serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New America School - Aurora?
New America School - Aurora has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School - Aurora?
The student-teacher ratio at New America School - Aurora is 21.2:1. 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 - Aurora rank in CO?
New America School - Aurora ranks #1,481 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is New America School - Aurora's MySchoolScout rating?
New America School - Aurora 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 - Aurora?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New America School - Aurora has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is New America School - Aurora a charter school?
Yes, New America School - Aurora 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 - Aurora a Title I school?
No, New America School - Aurora is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New America School - Aurora?
84.9% of students at New America School - Aurora 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
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Phone
- (303) 320-9854
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80010)
- 42,010
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 80010; 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, 2014-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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