At a glance
Reported students
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
New America School: 74 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 113
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about New America School
New America School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lakewood. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.9%) and White (8.1%). English learners represent 68.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New America School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 68.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.63
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic91.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Summit Academy
High · Grades 09–12
66 reported students
Warren Tech
High · Grades 11–12
32 reported students
Jeffco Transition Services School
High · Grades 11–12
116 reported students
Longview High School
High · Grades 09–12
20 reported students
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center
High · Grades 05–12
13 reported students
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
High · Grades 09–12
191 reported students
Public schools near New America School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Exploration School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 294 | 0.7 mi |
| Jeffco Transition Services School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 11–12 | 116 | 0.8 mi |
| Alameda International Junior/Senior High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 1,002 | 1.6 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Prep SMART High · Charter · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | 09–12 | 604 | 2 mi |
| Jefferson County Open Secondary High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 315 | 2.1 mi |
| Summit at Castro High · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | 06–12 | 236 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New America School
What grades does New America School serve?
New America School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend New America School?
New America School reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 113 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New America School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 74 students and 3.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New America School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New America School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of New America School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New America School in?
New America School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New America School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brady Exploration School (0.7 mi), Jeffco Transition Services School (0.8 mi), Alameda International Junior/Senior High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.