The New America School

Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, & Jefferson Counties, CO
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The New America School (NAS)

Is a system of public charter high schools dedicated to serving a unique population – recent immigrants and their families and children who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma, non-traditional students, and traditional students seeking a more personal atmosphere that fits their learning needs. 

About:

  • NAS is a fully accredited, publicly funded institution that serves students ages 14-21. Their highly qualified staff provides intensive English language instruction and a rigorous academic curriculum to help students fulfill their dream of a better future.

    At the New America School they believe educational opportunity is a cornerstone of American life and that English language skills are an essential component.

Locations:

  • NAS schools are located in diverse communities where the need is greatest. There are three campuses in the metro Denver area:
    NAS-Aurora campus, located near Colfax and Elmira in Aurora; 
    NAS-Lakewood​​​​​​​ campus, located in Lakewood off Alameda Ave. and Harlan St.; and
    NAS-Thornton campus, located on 89th Ave. and Washington St. in Thornton.

 

Similar services available:

Immigrant Services Program – Metropolitan State University of Denver

The bilingual staff at MSU Denver’s Immigrant Services Program can assist with questions about applying, paying for, and succeeding in higher education.

UCCS Undocumented Student Support

This program supports UCCS Undocumented/DACA/ASSET students, also referred to as Dreamers, and other multicultural students who receive the additional attention, advocacy, and support of the MOSAIC office.

AdvanceEDU

AdvanceEDU is a Denver-based nonprofit helping Coloradans who want to earn a career-relevant degree and start a meaningful career do so affordably with personalized coaching, academic support, and career connections from a team focused on helping you succeed.

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programs- Imagine!

Imagine! offers services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Some programs are offered regardless of immigration status.

Programs for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers- Motherwise

MotherWise empowers women and their families to thrive during pregnancy and after a new baby is born.

Victim Assistance

APDC provides victims assistance and support to those who have witnessed a crime.

Center for Inclusion and Social Change- CU Boulder

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change at the University of Colorado, Boulder provides support and advocate for under-represented students on campus, including our undocumented, mixed status, DACAmented, and wider Dreamer community.

Youth Empowerment Programs- INSPiRE

The mission of INSPiRE is to ignite, train, and invest in youth to become Change Agents in their schools, families and communities.

Migrant Education Program – NMEP

To provide equitable resources and outcomes to ensure that all migrant children/youth are postsecondary and workforce ready and that all families are empowered to succeed.

Career and Employment Workshops and Coaching- Mi Casa

Our Career Pathways program teaches job-seekers the skills they need to succeed in today’s workplace through workshops, intensive career readiness and industry specific training, 1-on-1 career coaching, and connection to higher education.

Interested learning more?

Please email or call the New America School.

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