New America School - Thornton
Public
High Grades 9–12 Charter
Part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
8978 WASHINGTON ST, THORNTON, CO 80229 · (303) 991-0130
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Academic performance
Math proficiency24.5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 47%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
190Students enrolled
27:1Student–teacher ratio
85%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Alternative Education SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 96
Grade 1027
Grade 1146
Grade 12111
Students
Hispanic · 92%175
White · 6%11
Black · 1%2
Asian · 1%1
Two or more races · 1%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
260’20
244’21
240’22
238’23
190’24
Location
8978 WASHINGTON ST THORNTON
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.