How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy of Charter Schools | New America School - Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WESTMINSTER, CO | DENVER, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 20.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 72.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy of Charter Schools | New America School - Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,972 | $12,972 |
| District | State Charter School Institute | State Charter School Institute |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy of Charter Schools | New America School - Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 1.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.7% | 75.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy of Charter Schools | New America School - Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 510:1 | 93.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.2% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.