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Gadsden High

Summary:

Gadsden High is a public high school located in Anthony, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,322 students. The school is part of the Gadsden District, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gadsden High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 104 to 159 out of 177-198 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with only 33% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%. Gadsden High's four-year graduation rates have also been consistently lower than the state average, ranging from 76.0% to 89.2% over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 75-80%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for English Language Learner (ELL) students and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of New Mexico high schools in those categories.

While Gadsden High's performance is generally lower than the nearby Chaparral High and Santa Teresa High, there is one notable exception: Alta Vista Early College High School, which is located less than a mile from Gadsden High and consistently ranks among the top 10-20 high schools in New Mexico, with significantly higher academic performance across all subjects and grade levels. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Gadsden High to learn from and collaborate with this high-performing school to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6308 Hwy 28
       Anthony, NM  88021

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,433 Help


Feeder schools for Gadsden High:

Elementary:    Anthony Elementary
    Berino Elementary
    Gadsden Elementary
    Loma Linda Elementary
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Middle:    Gadsden Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,288

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.5%
African American:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Gadsden High ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gadsden High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gadsden High has the largest high school student body size in the Gadsden School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.5%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden High is 17.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gadsden High is $8,433, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Gadsden School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gadsden High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden High 124th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Gadsden High in the ranking list.)

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Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gadsden High

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Rank History for all students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.32 93rd 129 27.9%
2006 34.74 90th 134 32.8%
2007 38.90 94th 150 37.3%
2008 33.83 98th 146 32.9%
2009 46.10 79th 151 47.7%
2010 34.75 107th 154 30.5%
2011 36.10 103rd 157 34.4%
2012 42.58 92nd 163 43.6%
2013 46.07 104th 177 41.2%
2014 38.63 127th 198 35.9%
2015 20.80 159th 193 17.6%
2016 24.29 143rd 185 22.7%
2017 24.09 123rd 158 22.2%
2018 28.01 119th 182 34.6%
2019 27.46 128th 181 29.3%
2022 20.36 128th 177 27.7%
2023 21.44 133rd 170 21.8%
2024 31.32 124th 190 34.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 16th 20 20.0%
2019 12.88 31st 31 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.26 57th 62 8.1%
2023 18.11 36th 38 5.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 92nd 164 43.9%
2019 35.90 96th 161 40.4%
2022 25.62 97th 154 37.0%
2023 24.25 119th 157 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 105th 145 27.6%
2019 26.77 110th 144 23.6%
2022 18.59 136th 157 13.4%
2023 17.20 123rd 143 14.0%
2024 23.95 120th 153 21.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 46th 51 9.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.79 24th 24 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.60 106th 143 25.9%
2019 25.31 115th 151 23.8%
2022 18.81 144th 159 9.4%
2023 20.83 127th 146 13.0%
2024 27.21 116th 159 27.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 86th 133 35.3%
2019 30.42 91st 139 34.5%
2022 20.90 130th 150 13.3%
2023 22.37 109th 132 17.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gadsden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.89 141st 157 10.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Gadsden High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 155 5 0 1484 1 n/a n/a 0 1645
1991 148 8 0 1599 0 n/a n/a 0 1755
1992 148 6 1 1688 0 n/a n/a 0 1843
1993 146 5 0 1866 0 n/a n/a 0 2017
1994 195 5 2 1961 3 n/a n/a 0 2166
1995 158 10 1 1786 3 n/a n/a 0 1958
1996 158 10 1 1786 3 n/a n/a 0 1958
1997 190 11 1 2040 2 n/a n/a 0 2244
1998 213 5 5 2113 8 n/a n/a 0 2344
1999 221 4 0 2151 4 n/a n/a 0 2380
2000 197 7 4 2183 6 n/a n/a 0 2397
2001 188 4 8 2223 4 n/a n/a 0 2427
2002 159 8 5 2249 8 n/a n/a 0 2429
2003 159 8 5 2249 8 n/a n/a 0 2429
2004 152 6 4 2150 8 n/a n/a 0 2320
2005 149 13 9 2226 9 n/a n/a 0 2406
2006 113 10 8 2100 6 n/a n/a 0 2237
2007 72 7 6 1932 3 n/a n/a 0 2020
2008 51 4 5 1888 2 n/a n/a 0 1950
2009 31 3 3 1706 0 n/a n/a 0 1743
2010 31 0 2 1647 0 0 0 0 1680
2011 26 1 3 1685 0 0 0 0 1715
2012 22 1 3 1614 0 0 0 0 1640
2013 21 0 2 1573 1 0 0 0 1597
2014 26 1 3 1583 5 0 0 0 1618
2015 21 1 3 1552 1 0 0 0 1578
2016 15 3 1 1492 1 0 0 0 1512
2017 12 1 1 1456 1 0 0 0 1471
2018 12 2 0 1426 0 0 0 0 1440
2019 15 3 0 1509 3 0 0 0 1530
2020 19 3 1 1449 2 0 0 0 1474
2021 10 1 0 1433 5 0 0 0 1449
2022 12 1 1 1317 3 0 0 0 1334
2023 17 1 0 1302 2 0 0 0 1322
2024 19 1 0 1267 1 0 0 0 1288

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gadsden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1645 89.0 18.4 n/a
1991 1755 88.0 19.9 n/a
1992 1843 94.5 19.5 n/a
1993 2017 102.7 19.6 n/a
1994 2166 113.0 19.2 n/a
1995 1958 117.0 16.7 n/a
1996 1958 117.0 16.7 n/a
1997 2244 126.0 17.8 n/a
1998 2344 127.5 18.4 n/a
1999 2380 122.0 19.5 2.6
2000 2397 128.0 18.7 77.2
2001 2427 135.0 18.0 35.8
2002 2429 133.9 18.1 88.7
2003 2429 133.9 18.1 88.7
2004 2320 142.9 16.2 99.9
2005 2406 134.1 17.9 60.8
2006 2237 132.0 16.9 99.9
2007 2020 102.1 19.8 99.6
2008 1950 120.3 16.2 99.8
2009 1743 113.0 15.4 99.8
2010 1680 107.2 15.6 93.5
2011 1715 105.8 16.2 99.8
2012 1640 100.9 16.2 99.8
2013 1597 96.4 16.5 98.9
2014 1618 93.9 17.2 98.9
2015 1578 95.0 16.6 98.2
2016 1512 92.0 16.4 100
2017 1471 88.5 16.6 100
2018 1440 77.0 18.6 100
2019 1530 75.1 20.3 100
2020 1474 81.6 18.0 100
2021 1449 84.7 17.1 100
2022 1334 80.1 16.6 100
2023 1322 77.5 17.0 100
2024 1288 73.2 17.5 100

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 Gadsden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1645 89.0 18.4 n/a
1991 1755 88.0 19.9 n/a
1992 1843 94.5 19.5 n/a
1993 2017 102.7 19.6 n/a
1994 2166 113.0 19.2 n/a
1995 1958 117.0 16.7 n/a
1996 1958 117.0 16.7 n/a
1997 2244 126.0 17.8 n/a
1998 2344 127.5 18.4 n/a
1999 2380 122.0 19.5 2.6
2000 2397 128.0 18.7 77.2
2001 2427 135.0 18.0 35.8
2002 2429 133.9 18.1 88.7
2003 2429 133.9 18.1 88.7
2004 2320 142.9 16.2 99.9
2005 2406 134.1 17.9 60.8
2006 2237 132.0 16.9 99.9
2007 2020 102.1 19.8 99.6
2008 1950 120.3 16.2 99.8
2009 1743 113.0 15.4 99.8
2010 1680 107.2 15.6 93.5
2011 1715 105.8 16.2 99.8
2012 1640 100.9 16.2 99.8
2013 1597 96.4 16.5 98.9
2014 1618 93.9 17.2 98.9
2015 1578 95.0 16.6 98.2
2016 1512 92.0 16.4 100
2017 1471 88.5 16.6 100
2018 1440 77.0 18.6 100
2019 1530 75.1 20.3 100
2020 1474 81.6 18.0 100
2021 1449 84.7 17.1 100
2022 1334 80.1 16.6 100
2023 1322 77.5 17.0 100
2024 1288 73.2 17.5 100

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 Gadsden High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,433

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gadsden 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 128th of 181 High schoolsRanks 133rd of 170 High schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden High)2916
 13%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4017.5
 22.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden High)89.4
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)99.7
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Gadsden High)1727.7
 10.7%
   11th Grade Science (Gadsden)1829.7
 11.7%
   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 Students15301322
 13.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic15091302
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1517
 13.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden High

Students at Gadsden High are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Gadsden High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anthony Elementary
Elementary : Berino Elementary
Elementary : Gadsden Elementary
Elementary : Loma Linda Elementary
Elementary : Mesquite Elementary
Elementary : North Valley Elementary
Elementary : Vado Elementary
Middle : Gadsden Middle

Gadsden High ranks 124th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,288 students attended Gadsden High.


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