Jefferson Academy

Jefferson County School District No. R-1
11251 REED WAY
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Charter School 317 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Jefferson Academy, located in Broomfield, Colorado, is a prominent tuition-free public charter school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The school is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" academic approach. By fostering a structured environment with a strong focus on core subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and history—the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education while upholding high standards of character and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson Academy is recognized for cultivating a tight-knit school community that prioritizes parent involvement and teacher-student collaboration. The school operates with a commitment to developing the "whole child," complementing its traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and leadership clubs. This combination of a disciplined academic atmosphere and a supportive, community-centered culture has made it a sought-after educational choice for families in the Broomfield area.
317
Total Students
40.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    234 (73.8%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    32 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    13 (4.1%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone: (720)887-1992
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 130
Grade 8 126
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio