- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Broomfield, CO
Jefferson Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480001922Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Academy High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 46.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Academy High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Jefferson Academy High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 080480001922 · Broomfield, CO High · MID · CHARTER
696 enr · 46.4:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Jefferson Academy High School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 696
Jefferson Academy High School
696 students
What this shows Jefferson Academy High School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Academy High School compares
Jefferson Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46.4:1 | ▲ 180% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
46.4:1
students per teacher
- 180% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Jefferson Academy High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~46.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Academy High School
How many students attend Jefferson Academy High School?
Jefferson Academy High School has 696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy High School is 46.4:1, which is 180% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 196% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Academy High School?
9.7% of students at Jefferson Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Academy High School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Academy High School?
Jefferson Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Academy High School rank among high schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Jefferson Academy High School, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.