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New America School - Thornton

Thornton, Colorado · Grades 9 to 12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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About New America School - Thornton

New America School - Thornton is a public charter school in Thornton, Colorado, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 190 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Thornton. There are about 27.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (7 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. Families comparing options will find 87 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. It is one of 51 schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

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School facts

Address	8978 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229
Phone	(303) 991-0130
School district	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	190
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	7
Students per teacher	27.1
Charter school	Yes
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080690006480). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Thornton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 0.4 mi McElwain Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 0.5 mi Thornton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.6 mi Thornton Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 0.6 mi Coronado Hills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 0.8 mi Achieve AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 0.8 mi North Star Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Denver, CO · 0.9 mi Monterey Community SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Denver, CO · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does New America School - Thornton serve?

New America School - Thornton serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend New America School - Thornton?

New America School - Thornton reported 190 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School - Thornton?

About 27.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 190 students and 7 teachers in federal data.

Is New America School - Thornton a public or charter school?

New America School - Thornton is a public charter school.

What school district is New America School - Thornton in?

New America School - Thornton is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/adams-12-five-star-schools/

Where is New America School - Thornton located?

New America School - Thornton is at 8978 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229. The phone number is (303) 991-0130.

How many other schools are near New America School - Thornton?

There are 87 other schools within 5 miles of New America School - Thornton in our directory.