NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON

NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 330 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 10 teachers, NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON 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.

NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON is a tuition-free public charter high school specifically designed to serve students who are English Language Learners (ELL) and those who may have struggled in a traditional school environment. Located in Thornton, Colorado, the school utilizes a unique educational model that emphasizes small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a flexible scheduling system. This approach is intended to provide a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps students overcome linguistic, social, and academic barriers to graduation.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a heavy emphasis on college and career readiness, striving to ensure that students are prepared for life after high school regardless of their starting point. By fostering a close-knit community and offering wrap-around support services, NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON seeks to empower its diverse student body to earn their high school diplomas while building the skills necessary for long-term professional and personal success.

For more information, contact NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON at (303) 991-0130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8978 WASHINGTON ST.
THORNTON, CO 80229-7007
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NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON is a public Title I Charter school in THORNTON, CO with about 330 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
State Charter School Institute
Total Students:
330
Teachers:
10.32
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 330 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.3%
White
7.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.