Jefferson Academy

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

(720)887-1992

Charter School 317 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Academy, located in Broomfield, Colorado, is a prominent tuition-free public charter school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The school is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" academic approach. By fostering a structured environment with a strong focus on core subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and history—the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education while upholding high standards of character and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson Academy is recognized for cultivating a tight-knit school community that prioritizes parent involvement and teacher-student collaboration. The school operates with a commitment to developing the "whole child," complementing its traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and leadership clubs. This combination of a disciplined academic atmosphere and a supportive, community-centered culture has made it a sought-after educational choice for families in the Broomfield area.

317

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	33
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
234 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (10.4 %)
Two or More
32 (10.1 %)
Asian
13 (4.1 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(720)887-1992
Website:	http://jajags.com/home/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 126

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 32