New America School - Las Cruces

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New America School - Las Cruces ranks 139 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

New America School - Las Cruces is a public charter high school serving 170 students in grades 9-12 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school is part of the New America School - Las Cruces District, which is ranked 100 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New America School - Las Cruces has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, ranging from 116th to 182nd out of 181-193 schools over the past 6 years. The school has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state. Its 4-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 25.1% to 76.7% over the past 3 years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 30% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%, and 21% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%.

New America School - Las Cruces performs significantly worse than the nearby Organ Mountain High School, Centennial High School, and Las Cruces High School, which are all ranked higher and have better test scores and graduation rates. However, the school performs better than the nearby Aztec Youth Academy, which is ranked even lower and has a very small student population. The school serves a student population that is 93% Hispanic and 100% free/reduced lunch eligible, indicating it caters to a highly disadvantaged demographic.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 527-9085

District: New America School - Las Cruces

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,195

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.8%

White:

6.7%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New America School - Las Cruces ranks worse than 73.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New America School - Las Cruces who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.8%), White (6.7%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New America School - Las Cruces is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare New America School - Las Cruces employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New America School - Las Cruces is $12,195.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New America School - Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks New America School - Las Cruces 139^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See New America School - Las Cruces in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

New America School - Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks New America School - Las Cruces 100^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New America School - Las Cruces

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Rank History for all students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2015	14.40	182^nd	193	5.7%
2016	22.29	151^st	185	18.4%
2017	10.50	151^st	158	4.4%
2018	17.90	159^th	182	12.6%
2019	30.92	116^th	181	35.9%
2024	25.66	139^th	190	26.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.66	140^th	164	14.6%
2019	38.00	90^th	161	44.1%
2023	25.18	117^th	157	25.5%
2024	28.80	106^th	154	31.2%

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Rank History for Female students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	10.47	141^st	145	2.8%
2019	32.35	100^th	144	30.6%
2023	29.41	92^nd	143	35.7%
2024	20.33	126^th	153	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	22.63	118^th	143	17.5%
2019	28.30	102^nd	151	32.5%
2024	20.81	138^th	159	13.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	18.71	119^th	133	10.5%
2019	32.22	86^th	139	38.1%
2024	31.12	93^rd	142	34.5%

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Rank History for White students at New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.18	120^th	155	22.6%

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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 New America School - Las Cruces

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	12	7	1	212	3	0	0	235
2014	20	4	1	283	4	1	0	313
2015	15	3	1	303	3	0	1	326
2016	21	7	0	269	1	0	2	300
2017	21	4	0	286	2	0	1	314
2018	20	0	0	225	1	0	3	249
2019	13	1	1	189	2	0	2	208
2020	18	3	1	174	1	0	0	197
2021	16	0	0	167	1	0	0	184
2022	17	1	0	155	0	1	0	174
2023	7	2	2	156	0	3	0	170
2024	12	5	1	158	2	0	0	178

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 New America School - Las Cruces

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	235	8.5	27.6	98.7
2014	313	10.0	31.1	80.8
2015	326	11.0	29.6	38.3
2016	300	11.0	27.2	100
2017	314	9.0	34.7	100
2018	249	9.3	26.7	100
2019	208	10.1	20.5	100
2020	197	12.5	15.6	100
2021	184	12.0	15.3	100
2022	174	11.7	14.8	100
2023	170	9.8	17.3	100
2024	178	10.7	16.5	98.9

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 New America School - Las Cruces

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	235	8.5	27.6	98.7
2014	313	10.0	31.1	80.8
2015	326	11.0	29.6	38.3
2016	300	11.0	27.2	100
2017	314	9.0	34.7	100
2018	249	9.3	26.7	100
2019	208	10.1	20.5	100
2020	197	12.5	15.6	100
2021	184	12.0	15.3	100
2022	174	11.7	14.8	100
2023	170	9.8	17.3	100
2024	178	10.7	16.5	98.9

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 New America School - Las Cruces

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,195

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New America School - Las Cruces

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	170	18.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	189	156	17.5%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	13	7	46.2%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

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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
New America School - Las Cruces	Public, Charter	9-12	207 S Main St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	New America School - Las Cruces	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9085	178	11	16.5	98.9%	12 (6.7%)	5 (2.8%)	158 (88.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	139^th of 190 public high schools	26.8%					(n/a)	21.0		30.0	$12,195
Alma D'Arte Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	402 W Court Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Alma D'Arte Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 541-0145	137	10	13.8	100.0%	35 (25.5%)	6 (4.4%)	95 (69.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25	141^st of 190 public high schools	25.8%		31.5	104^th of 170 public high schools	38.8%	37	20.0		33.0	$11,252
Las Montanas Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1405 S. Solano Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Montanas Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 636-2100	172	15	11.4	98.8%	13 (7.6%)	6 (3.5%)	149 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)			7.0	$15,490
Las Cruces High	Public	9-12	1750 El Paseo Rd	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9400	1,806	97	18.5	99.5%	279 (15.4%)	55 (3.0%)	1,427 (79.0%)	8 (0.4%)	19 (1.1%)	5 (0.3%)	13 (0.7%)	52.2	67^th of 190 public high schools	64.7%		32.2	102^nd of 170 public high schools	40.0%	35	32.0	11.0	43.0	$8,673
Mayfield High	Public	9-12	1955 North Valley Dr	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9415	1,401	85	16.5	99.6%	219 (15.6%)	14 (1.0%)	1,147 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.7%)	39.2	99^th of 190 public high schools	47.9%		34.9	97^th of 170 public high schools	42.9%	2	29.0	5.0	37.0	$8,583
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute	Public	9-12	2355 Avenida De Mesilla	Mesilla	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-6058	148	19	7.7	108.8%	19 (12.8%)	4 (2.7%)	122 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	162^nd of 190 public high schools	14.7%					(n/a)	18.0		14.0	$8,855
Arrowhead Park Early College High School	Public	9-12	3400 South Espina St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 527-9540	554	22	25.4	100.0%	143 (25.8%)	19 (3.4%)	357 (64.4%)	20 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	97.1	5^th of 190 public high schools	97.4%		92.2	14^th of 170 public high schools	91.8%	9	74.0	44.0	73.0	$9,868
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 527-9330	1,664	89	18.6	51.3%	327 (19.7%)	40 (2.4%)	1,229 (73.9%)	21 (1.3%)	15 (0.9%)	12 (0.7%)	20 (1.2%)	72.5	39^th of 190 public high schools	79.5%		59.1	55^th of 170 public high schools	67.6%	16	51.0	18.0	51.0	$8,017
Organ Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5700 Mesa Grande Dr	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9430	2,063	110	18.6	99.5%	362 (17.5%)	52 (2.5%)	1,587 (76.9%)	13 (0.6%)	14 (0.7%)	10 (0.5%)	25 (1.2%)	47.5	78^th of 190 public high schools	58.9%		36.3	94^th of 170 public high schools	44.7%	16	35.0	7.0	39.0	$8,399
Aztec Youth Academy	Public	9-12	10015 Robert Larnson	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 526-5900	32	8	3.9	90.6%	4 (12.5%)	4 (12.5%)	24 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about New America School - Las Cruces

What is the racial makeup of New America School - Las Cruces?

Students at New America School - Las Cruces are 89% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend New America School - Las Cruces?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended New America School - Las Cruces.

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New America School - Las Cruces ranks 139^th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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