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#1524 of 1,815 schools in CO
New America School - Thornton
High School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Thornton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8978 WASHINGTON ST, Thornton, CO 80229
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 7.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New America School - Thornton score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New America School - Thornton 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), 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
$83,450
Median home value
$382,900
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,416 | Compare → |
| Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Early Career PreparationEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 392 | 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.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #43 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
New America School - Thornton is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New America School - Thornton
New America School - Thornton is a public high school in Thornton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New America School - Thornton
What grades does New America School - Thornton serve?
New America School - Thornton serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New America School - Thornton?
New America School - Thornton has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School - Thornton?
The student-teacher ratio at New America School - Thornton is 29.8:1. 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 - Thornton rank in CO?
New America School - Thornton ranks #1,524 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is New America School - Thornton's MySchoolScout rating?
New America School - Thornton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 - Thornton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New America School - Thornton has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is New America School - Thornton a charter school?
Yes, New America School - Thornton 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 - Thornton a Title I school?
No, New America School - Thornton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New America School - Thornton?
90.3% of students at New America School - Thornton 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 991-0130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80229)
- 57,274
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 80229; 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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