Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, New America School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
77%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)10-14%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School?
The graduation rate of New America School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend New America School?
434 students attend New America School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New America School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New America School?
New America School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New America School offer ?
New America School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New America School part of?
New America School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
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