NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY
NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 475 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY is a specialized public charter high school located in Denver, Colorado, specifically designed to serve the needs of English Language Learners (ELL) and students who have been historically underserved by traditional educational settings. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by immigrant and non-native English-speaking populations, the school provides a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes academic English acquisition alongside core high school curriculum. By focusing on linguistic development and flexible scheduling, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower students who may be over-age for their grade level or at risk of dropping out.
Beyond its academic focus, the New America School is characterized by a personalized approach to education that emphasizes career readiness and post-secondary success. The school maintains a "student-first" culture, providing comprehensive support services that assist students in navigating the complexities of high school while balancing personal, social, and economic responsibilities. By offering a rigorous yet manageable pathway to a high school diploma, the Lowry campus fosters a community where students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to pursue higher education or enter the workforce as productive members of the Denver community.
For more information, contact NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY at (303) 320-9854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80230-7111
(303) 320-9854
http://www.newamericaschool.org
NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 475 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
State Charter School Institute - District:
- State Charter School Institute
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 14.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LOWRY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.8%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- White
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.