Is Alamogordo High a good school?

Alamogordo High ranks 46 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alamogordo High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,579 students attended Alamogordo High.

What is the racial makeup of Alamogordo High?

Students at Alamogordo High are 44% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Alamogordo High?

Alamogordo High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buena Vista Elementary Elementary : Desert Star Elementary Elementary : High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary Elementary : Holloman Elementary Elementary : La Luz Elementary Elementary : North Elementary Elementary : Sierra Elementary Elementary : Sunset Hills Elementary Elementary : Yucca Elementary Middle : Chaparral Middle Middle : Holloman Middle Middle : Mountain View Middle

Alamogordo High

Summary:

Alamogordo High is a public high school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,579 students. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 32nd to 75th out of New Mexico high schools. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), Alamogordo High ranked 46th out of 190 high schools in the state and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alamogordo High consistently outperforms the state average in science proficiency, with 59% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 36%. In English Language Arts, the school also performs better than the state, with 41% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 34%. However, in mathematics, Alamogordo High's performance is on par with the state, with 13% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 11%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 76.0% to 85.0%, with the most recent rate being 76.7% in 2022-2023.

Alamogordo High performs particularly well in supporting its military-connected students, ranking 1st out of 6 New Mexico high schools in this category in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. However, the school struggles with its Asian, African American, and multi-racial student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools for these groups. Compared to nearby schools, Cloudcroft High consistently outperforms Alamogordo High, while Tularosa High has lower test scores and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310

(575) 812-6500

District: Alamogordo

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,611

Feeder schools for Alamogordo High:

Elementary:	Buena Vista Elementary
	Desert Star Elementary
	High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
	Holloman Elementary
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	La Luz Elementary
	North Elementary
	Sierra Elementary
	Sunset Hills Elementary
	Yucca Elementary
Middle:	Chaparral Middle
	Holloman Middle
	Mountain View Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 1,579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.6%

White:

41.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alamogordo High ranks better than 75.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alamogordo High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.6%), White (41.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alamogordo High is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Alamogordo High employs 84.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alamogordo High is $8,611.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alamogordo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo High 46^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Alamogordo High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo 43^rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alamogordo High

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Rank History for all students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	76.68	23^rd	129	82.2%
2006	78.18	27^th	134	79.9%
2007	72.36	32^nd	150	78.7%
2008	70.39	44^th	146	69.9%
2009	69.72	39^th	151	74.2%
2010	65.25	48^th	154	68.8%
2011	79.94	27^th	157	82.8%
2012	75.57	28^th	163	82.8%
2013	75.58	36^th	177	79.7%
2014	75.05	32^nd	198	83.8%
2015	52.74	61^st	193	68.4%
2016	57.99	48^th	185	74.1%
2017	48.04	68^th	158	57.0%
2018	43.44	75^th	182	58.8%
2019	50.95	65^th	181	64.1%
2022	47.36	66^th	177	62.7%
2023	61.46	53^rd	170	68.8%
2024	68.23	46^th	190	75.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	24.43	24^th	31	22.6%
2023	46.64	11^th	23	52.2%
2024	58.92	8^th	21	61.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.31	15^th	29	48.3%
2023	87.76	5^th	29	82.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	29.57	43^rd	62	30.6%
2022	36.60	32^nd	58	44.8%
2023	32.51	24^th	38	36.8%
2024	34.63	19^th	30	36.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	38.30	90^th	164	45.1%
2019	44.58	78^th	161	51.6%
2022	59.65	39^th	154	74.7%
2023	43.13	69^th	157	56.1%
2024	45.90	65^th	154	57.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.06	80^th	145	44.8%
2019	47.92	65^th	144	54.9%
2022	48.49	69^th	157	56.1%
2023	60.83	42^nd	143	70.6%
2024	60.58	46^th	153	69.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.79	25^th	51	51.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	25.23	4^th	5	20.0%
2022	47.27	15^th	24	37.5%
2024	90.25	1^st	6	83.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.57	70^th	143	51.0%
2019	49.77	59^th	151	60.9%
2022	41.86	76^th	159	52.2%
2023	57.58	53^rd	146	63.7%
2024	58.82	43^rd	159	73.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	41.38	9^th	14	35.7%
2019	37.68	9^th	14	35.7%
2022	36.99	23^rd	31	25.8%
2023	42.04	10^th	14	28.6%
2024	26.61	14^th	16	12.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.07	11^th	15	26.7%
2019	37.04	15^th	21	28.6%
2023	64.50	5^th	18	72.2%
2024	21.19	16^th	21	23.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	36.25	76^th	133	42.9%
2019	43.76	68^th	139	51.1%
2022	29.85	101^st	150	32.7%
2023	50.54	50^th	132	62.1%
2024	49.12	51^st	142	64.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.05	24^th	44	45.5%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.69	3^rd	3	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Alamogordo High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	25.80	85^th	115	26.1%
2019	39.21	64^th	109	41.3%
2022	46.11	66^th	133	50.4%
2023	57.03	52^nd	157	66.9%
2024	63.56	45^th	155	71.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Alamogordo High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	638	76	27	251	6	n/a	n/a	998
1991	568	85	10	264	28	n/a	n/a	955
1992	1209	148	57	532	17	n/a	n/a	1963
1993	1279	155	77	551	11	n/a	n/a	2073
1994	1296	146	68	563	16	n/a	n/a	2089
1995	1377	154	67	614	22	n/a	n/a	2234
1996	1377	154	67	614	22	n/a	n/a	2234
1997	1361	159	80	635	23	n/a	n/a	2258
1998	1354	150	77	630	21	n/a	n/a	2232
1999	1435	149	45	675	20	n/a	n/a	2324
2000	1307	130	54	574	16	n/a	n/a	2081
2001	1270	133	64	595	16	n/a	n/a	2078
2002	1171	128	44	573	16	n/a	n/a	1932
2003	1171	128	44	573	16	n/a	n/a	1932
2004	1137	152	39	574	24	n/a	n/a	1926
2005	1107	138	36	607	21	n/a	n/a	1909
2006	1043	122	34	569	21	n/a	n/a	1789
2007	1066	121	38	569	26	n/a	n/a	1820
2008	977	127	43	589	29	n/a	n/a	1765
2009	917	119	40	571	30	n/a	n/a	1677
2010	879	120	46	615	43	0	0	1703
2011	859	126	42	632	42	7	4	1712
2012	993	126	45	429	34	7	3	1637
2013	827	108	37	466	24	7	25	1494
2014	779	100	41	466	15	7	24	1432
2015	784	116	47	394	17	6	19	1383
2016	681	120	30	473	20	6	19	1349
2017	734	114	28	526	28	7	23	1460
2018	695	96	29	531	20	5	43	1419
2019	749	105	32	605	18	7	48	1564
2020	655	90	33	545	17	8	63	1411
2021	694	89	32	602	16	11	72	1516
2022	680	88	37	646	27	6	78	1562
2023	654	79	28	689	28	8	93	1579

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Alamogordo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	998	53.7	18.5	n/a
1991	955	54.1	17.6	n/a
1992	1963	105.2	18.6	n/a
1993	2073	100.6	20.6	n/a
1994	2089	107.4	19.5	n/a
1995	2234	114.3	19.5	n/a
1996	2234	114.3	19.5	n/a
1997	2258	113.1	20.0	n/a
1998	2232	113.1	19.7	n/a
1999	2324	115.6	20.1	16.6
2000	2081	116.1	17.9	18.3
2001	2078	109.1	19.0	21.1
2002	1932	106.0	18.2	21.8
2003	1932	106.0	18.2	21.8
2004	1926	109.3	17.6	27.6
2005	1909	115.0	16.6	27.8
2006	1789	112.9	15.8	27.2
2007	1820	111.0	16.4	35.3
2008	1765	110.9	15.9	35.2
2009	1677	116.6	14.4	38.6
2010	1703	111.8	15.2	41.9
2011	1712	110.2	15.5	46.3
2012	1637	102.2	16.0	49.2
2013	1494	97.2	15.3	43.4
2014	1432	93.4	15.3	46.9
2015	1383	86.0	16.0	49.2
2016	1349	86.0	15.6	48.6
2017	1460	86.2	16.9	22.7
2018	1419	72.4	19.5	48.8
2019	1564	76.6	20.3	50.8
2020	1411	85.6	16.4	35.6
2021	1516	84.0	18.0	37.2
2022	1562	77.0	20.2	100
2023	1579	84.7	18.6	33.9

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 Alamogordo High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	998	53.7	18.5	n/a
1991	955	54.1	17.6	n/a
1992	1963	105.2	18.6	n/a
1993	2073	100.6	20.6	n/a
1994	2089	107.4	19.5	n/a
1995	2234	114.3	19.5	n/a
1996	2234	114.3	19.5	n/a
1997	2258	113.1	20.0	n/a
1998	2232	113.1	19.7	n/a
1999	2324	115.6	20.1	16.6
2000	2081	116.1	17.9	18.3
2001	2078	109.1	19.0	21.1
2002	1932	106.0	18.2	21.8
2003	1932	106.0	18.2	21.8
2004	1926	109.3	17.6	27.6
2005	1909	115.0	16.6	27.8
2006	1789	112.9	15.8	27.2
2007	1820	111.0	16.4	35.3
2008	1765	110.9	15.9	35.2
2009	1677	116.6	14.4	38.6
2010	1703	111.8	15.2	41.9
2011	1712	110.2	15.5	46.3
2012	1637	102.2	16.0	49.2
2013	1494	97.2	15.3	43.4
2014	1432	93.4	15.3	46.9
2015	1383	86.0	16.0	49.2
2016	1349	86.0	15.6	48.6
2017	1460	86.2	16.9	22.7
2018	1419	72.4	19.5	48.8
2019	1564	76.6	20.3	50.8
2020	1411	85.6	16.4	35.6
2021	1516	84.0	18.0	37.2
2022	1562	77.0	20.2	100
2023	1579	84.7	18.6	33.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alamogordo High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,611

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alamogordo High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 53^rd of 170 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo High)	48	33.3	14.7%
11th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)	42	33.2	8.8%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo High)	9	14.3	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)	8	14.3	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Alamogordo High)	34	47.4	13.4%
11th Grade Science (Alamogordo)	30	47.3	17.3%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1564	1579	1%
African American	105	79	24.8%
American Indian	18	28	55.6%
Asian	32	28	12.5%
Hispanic	605	689	13.9%
Pacific Islander	7	8	14.3%
White	749	654	12.7%
Two or More Races	48	93	93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.8%	33.9%	16.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	Total
Alamogordo High	Public	9-12	103 Cuba Ave	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-6500	1,579	85	18.6	33.9%	654 (41.4%)	79 (5.0%)	689 (43.6%)	28 (1.8%)	28 (1.8%)	8 (0.5%)	93 (5.9%)	68.2	46^th of 190 public high schools	75.8%		61.5	53^rd of 170 public high schools	68.8%	7	41.0	13.0	59.0	$8,611
Academy Del Sol Alternative	Public	10-12	1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5500	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$8,856
Cloudcroft High	Public	9-12	310 James Canyon Hwy	Cloudcroft	88317	Otero County	Cloudcroft	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 601-4416	113	12	9.2	45.1%	85 (75.2%)	1 (0.9%)	23 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	88.7	17^th of 190 public high schools	91.1%		89.8	20^th of 170 public high schools	88.2%	3	66.0	31.0	80.0	$13,689
Tularosa High	Public	9-12	1305 8th Street	Tularosa	88352	Otero County	Tularosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 585-8800	272	22	12.1	94.9%	64 (23.5%)	3 (1.1%)	119 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (29.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	37.1	104^th of 190 public high schools	45.3%		18.2	146^th of 170 public high schools	14.1%	42	31.0	9.0	34.0	$12,289

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