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Alamogordo High

Summary:

Alamogordo High is a public high school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving 1,579 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Alamogordo Public Schools district, which is ranked 50 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Cloudcroft High, located just 13 miles away, consistently outperforms Alamogordo High on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking, despite being a much smaller school. In contrast, Tularosa High, also about 13 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance. Within Alamogordo High, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and African American students performing much better than the overall average, while Asian and Hispanic students lag behind.

Another notable aspect of Alamogordo High is the significant fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 33.88% in 2022-2023 to 100% in 2021-2022. This suggests the school serves a population with varying levels of economic disadvantage, which may impact academic performance and require targeted interventions and support services.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 103 Cuba Ave
       Alamogordo, NM  88310

(575) 812-6500

District: Alamogordo

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,611 Help


Feeder schools for Alamogordo High:

Elementary:    Buena Vista Elementary
    Desert Star Elementary
    High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
    Holloman Elementary
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Middle:    Chaparral Middle
    Holloman Middle
    Mountain View Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.6%
White:
41.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alamogordo High ranks better than 68.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.46. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alamogordo High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.6%), White (41.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alamogordo High is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alamogordo High is $8,611.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alamogordo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo High 53rd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Alamogordo High in the ranking list.)

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Alamogordo:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo 50th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.68 23rd 129 82.2%
2006 78.18 27th 134 79.9%
2007 72.36 32nd 150 78.7%
2008 70.39 44th 146 69.9%
2009 69.72 39th 151 74.2%
2010 65.25 48th 154 68.8%
2011 79.94 27th 157 82.8%
2012 75.57 28th 163 82.8%
2013 75.58 36th 177 79.7%
2014 75.05 32nd 198 83.8%
2015 52.74 61st 193 68.4%
2016 57.99 48th 185 74.1%
2017 48.04 68th 158 57.0%
2018 43.44 75th 182 58.8%
2019 50.95 65th 181 64.1%
2022 47.36 66th 177 62.7%
2023 61.46 53rd 170 68.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.43 24th 31 22.6%
2023 46.64 11th 23 52.2%
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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 15th 29 48.3%
2023 87.76 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.57 43rd 62 30.6%
2022 36.60 32nd 58 44.8%
2023 32.51 24th 38 36.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 90th 164 45.1%
2019 44.58 78th 161 51.6%
2022 59.65 39th 154 74.7%
2023 43.13 69th 157 56.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 80th 145 44.8%
2019 47.92 65th 144 54.9%
2022 48.49 69th 157 56.1%
2023 60.83 42nd 143 70.6%
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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 25th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.23 4th 5 20.0%
2022 47.27 15th 24 37.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 70th 143 51.0%
2019 49.77 59th 151 60.9%
2022 41.86 76th 159 52.2%
2023 57.58 53rd 146 63.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 9th 14 35.7%
2019 37.68 9th 14 35.7%
2022 36.99 23rd 31 25.8%
2023 42.04 10th 14 28.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.07 11th 15 26.7%
2019 37.04 15th 21 28.6%
2023 64.50 5th 18 72.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 76th 133 42.9%
2019 43.76 68th 139 51.1%
2022 29.85 101st 150 32.7%
2023 50.54 50th 132 62.1%
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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 24th 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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.80 85th 115 26.1%
2019 39.21 64th 109 41.3%
2022 46.11 66th 133 50.4%
2023 57.03 52nd 157 66.9%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1990 638 76 27 251 6 n/a n/a 0 998
1991 568 85 10 264 28 n/a n/a 0 955
1992 1209 148 57 532 17 n/a n/a 0 1963
1993 1279 155 77 551 11 n/a n/a 0 2073
1994 1296 146 68 563 16 n/a n/a 0 2089
1995 1377 154 67 614 22 n/a n/a 0 2234
1996 1377 154 67 614 22 n/a n/a 0 2234
1997 1361 159 80 635 23 n/a n/a 0 2258
1998 1354 150 77 630 21 n/a n/a 0 2232
1999 1435 149 45 675 20 n/a n/a 0 2324
2000 1307 130 54 574 16 n/a n/a 0 2081
2001 1270 133 64 595 16 n/a n/a 0 2078
2002 1171 128 44 573 16 n/a n/a 0 1932
2003 1171 128 44 573 16 n/a n/a 0 1932
2004 1137 152 39 574 24 n/a n/a 0 1926
2005 1107 138 36 607 21 n/a n/a 0 1909
2006 1043 122 34 569 21 n/a n/a 0 1789
2007 1066 121 38 569 26 n/a n/a 0 1820
2008 977 127 43 589 29 n/a n/a 0 1765
2009 917 119 40 571 30 n/a n/a 0 1677
2010 879 120 46 615 43 0 0 0 1703
2011 859 126 42 632 42 7 4 0 1712
2012 993 126 45 429 34 7 3 0 1637
2013 827 108 37 466 24 7 25 0 1494
2014 779 100 41 466 15 7 24 0 1432
2015 784 116 47 394 17 6 19 0 1383
2016 681 120 30 473 20 6 19 0 1349
2017 734 114 28 526 28 7 23 0 1460
2018 695 96 29 531 20 5 43 0 1419
2019 749 105 32 605 18 7 48 0 1564
2020 655 90 33 545 17 8 63 0 1411
2021 694 89 32 602 16 11 72 0 1516
2022 680 88 37 646 27 6 78 0 1562
2023 654 79 28 689 28 8 93 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alamogordo High

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YearTotal 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

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 65th of 181 High schoolsRanks 53rd 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)4833.3
 14.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)4233.2
 8.8%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo High)914.3
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)814.3
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Alamogordo High)3447.4
 13.4%
   11th Grade Science (Alamogordo)3047.3
 17.3%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15641579
 1%
African American10579
 24.8%
American Indian1828
 55.6%
Asian3228
 12.5%
Hispanic605689
 13.9%
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White749654
 12.7%
Two or More Races4893
 93.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%33.9%
 16.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about 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 ranks 53rd of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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


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