Jefferson Academy High School

Public, Charter 9-12

 11251 Reed Way
       Broomfield, CO  80020-4048


(720) 887-1992

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 351 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,447 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.5 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
12.7%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.6% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Academy High School ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 23 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy High School is 27.5, which is the highest among 29 high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Academy High School is $24,447, which is the 4th highest among 23 high schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Academy High School 10th of 351 Colorado public high schools. (See Jefferson Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.25 22nd 279 92.1%
2005 85.70 31st 280 88.9%
2006 84.41 32nd 286 88.8%
2007 87.77 23rd 298 92.3%
2008 89.49 21st 301 93.0%
2009 85.73 34th 310 89.0%
2010 84.85 37th 327 88.7%
2011 85.29 37th 337 89.0%
2012 91.25 15th 334 95.5%
2013 90.09 18th 349 94.8%
2014 90.17 23rd 369 93.8%
2015 78.19 26th 292 91.1%
2016 86.28 5th 255 98.0%
2017 81.47 13th 256 94.9%
2018 95.68 13th 388 96.6%
2019 95.61 15th 411 96.4%
2021 89.49 13th 210 93.8%
2022 93.74 8th 221 96.4%
2023 95.47 10th 349 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.46 3rd 188 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.89 22nd 239 90.8%
2022 95.10 5th 257 98.1%
2023 93.97 9th 254 96.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.55 1st 108 99.1%
2023 78.61 5th 135 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.01 14th 240 94.2%
2022 94.45 9th 253 96.4%
2023 94.15 10th 252 96.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.65 2nd 205 99.0%
2023 99.09 5th 198 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Academy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.38 15th 225 93.3%
2022 91.62 10th 228 95.6%
2023 90.15 12th 234 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Open Quote Our kids have been going to JA since 2006 when our oldest began Kindergarten. Our "home" school was Ryan Elementary (another great JeffCo school) but a neighbor convinced us to put our daughter on the JA Wait List. We got in that first year and have never regretted our decision to opt into a charter school. We currently have kids in the 8th, 7th and 4th grades at JA and have seen many changes in the past 3 years as we have expanded and moved into our new Secondary Campus. Certainly JA has experienced some "growing pains" and has lost some of that close-knit "family" feel that originally drew us to JA in the first place. But the core teachers who began this great school continue to keep the vision of JA alive which is a content-rich curriculum that focuses on academic excellence and incorporates student accountability and integrity. What's not to love about that?

JA is NOT for everyone. This is true. Parents are expected to be part of their children's support system. As the principle advises on Kindergarten Back to School Night: "If you're planning to drop your child off at 8AM and pick them up at 3PM and leave all the schooling to us with no participation on your part, then JA is not the school for you." JA teaches a "3-Legged" approach to the success of their students. Success = Teacher + Student + Parent ('nuff said)

JA focuses primarily on academics. We don't have a football or baseball team. We don't have cheerleaders, marching band or dance team. Our sports are soccer, basketball and volleyball. Our music and arts programs are "up and coming". There is a lot of homework. Sometimes it feels like too much but teachers *can* be reasonable. I have never felt like our teachers "teach to the test" and we continue to be one of the highest ranked schools in the state on TCAP assessments. I have been impressed at the amount of assistance the Counselors give to help the kids secure scholarships and JA is awarded several million dollars worth of scholarship money each year.

Our oldest is a "straight A" student and JA fits her very well. I foresee her graduating from JA with honors. Our next child is a son who loves football. He isn't as passionate about academics as his sister is, so JA is much more challenging for him. He is committed to staying at JA thru the 8th grade. At that point, we may explore another high school that offers a more robust athletic program. Our youngest son is a work in progress.

We give JA top marks and have always recommended it to all our friends. We LOVE that the school is run by an elected all-parent & staff School Board who has the flexibility to make changes quickly and autonomous of district bureaucracy. We love that the teachers are non-unionized and not subject to tenure. We have GREAT teachers at JA who put their heart and soul into our kids! That is the "secret" to our success. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Open Quote JA high school tends to not work well with kids that need extra help. They don't implement 504, IEP, without being asked. This is when you're kid is already on one. They should be reported to the state. They want your kid to advocate for themselves, but it's ridiculous how many times your child has to talk to the teacher about the same thing. Then if a parent steps in, you get chided for doing that. My kid has gone to JA for many years and the work load is disgusting. My child hates school thanks to JA. You can be a college prep school by having teachers that teach well. Guidance counselor for high school is full of herself.If you want help, you better be one of her favorites.She's not competent and should be, as she's been there a long time.Wish they would get someone in there that knew what they were doing.It's almost like JA preps for tests all year instead of for life.Be prepared and be warned. They might be high ranking, but at what cost. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 206 1 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 206 1 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 206 2 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 200 7 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 202 7 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 214 8 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 233 7 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 230 7 7 28 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 228 6 11 42 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 238 5 6 55 2 1 9 0 316
2012 244 5 6 56 3 1 10 0 325
2013 281 7 16 52 2 1 19 0 378
2014 292 7 21 58 2 0 17 0 397
2015 301 3 23 52 2 0 23 0 404
2016 309 3 26 52 1 3 20 0 414
2017 322 4 25 57 1 5 16 0 430
2018 317 3 21 60 1 6 17 0 425
2019 314 2 19 62 1 6 19 0 423
2020 298 5 20 60 1 3 27 0 414
2021 310 6 18 59 1 1 26 0 421
2022 308 4 22 57 1 0 35 0 427
2023 312 4 24 54 1 0 29 0 424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 228 14.8 15.4 6.6
2003 228 14.8 15.4 6.6
2004 231 17.6 13.1 3
2005 225 16.0 14.1 4.4
2006 232 17.0 13.6 7.3
2007 242 14.5 16.7 9.9
2008 267 15.2 17.6 12.4
2009 274 17.0 16.1 11.3
2010 290 18.8 15.4 0.3
2011 316 18.6 16.9 11.4
2012 325 18.4 17.6 14.2
2013 378 19.5 19.2 14.3
2014 397 17.8 22.3 14.9
2015 404 21.0 19.2 12.9
2016 414 20.0 20.7 9.9
2017 430 19.5 22.0 11.6
2018 425 18.1 23.3 11.3
2019 423 16.6 25.3 9.5
2020 414 20.8 19.8 11.4
2021 421 19.4 21.6 11.4
2022 427 17.8 23.9 10.5
2023 424 15.4 27.5 14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 228 14.8 15.4 6.6
2003 228 14.8 15.4 6.6
2004 231 17.6 13.1 3
2005 225 16.0 14.1 4.4
2006 232 17.0 13.6 7.3
2007 242 14.5 16.7 9.9
2008 267 15.2 17.6 12.4
2009 274 17.0 16.1 11.3
2010 290 18.8 15.4 0.3
2011 316 18.6 16.9 11.4
2012 325 18.4 17.6 14.2
2013 378 19.5 19.2 14.3
2014 397 17.8 22.3 14.9
2015 404 21.0 19.2 12.9
2016 414 20.0 20.7 9.9
2017 430 19.5 22.0 11.6
2018 425 18.1 23.3 11.3
2019 423 16.6 25.3 9.5
2020 414 20.8 19.8 11.4
2021 421 19.4 21.6 11.4
2022 427 17.8 23.9 10.5
2023 424 15.4 27.5 14.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Academy High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,562
2020 $19,797
2021 $21,954
2022 $24,447

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Academy High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 411 High schoolsRanks 10th of 349 High schools
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423424
 0.2%
African American24
 100%
American Indian11
Asian1924
 26.3%
Hispanic6254
 12.9%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White314312
 0.6%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%14.6%
 5.2%


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Students at Jefferson Academy High School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Yes! Jefferson Academy High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 351 Colorado high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Jefferson Academy High School.


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