Enrollment
696
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480001922Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+180% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Academy High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Academy High School
Jefferson Academy High School is a lower-poverty, large charter high school in Broomfield, Colorado, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 180% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students) and Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students) alongside Jefferson Academy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Academy High School compares
Jefferson Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Jefferson Academy High School.
$13,124
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~46.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Academy High School a good school?
Jefferson Academy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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