Is Gadsden High a good school?

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

How many students attend Gadsden High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,322 students attended Gadsden High.

What is the racial makeup of Gadsden High?

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

What schools feed into Gadsden High?

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

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:
124^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,433

Feeder schools for Gadsden High:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.5%

White:

1.3%

American Indian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gadsden High ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.32. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Gadsden High has the largest high school student body size in the Gadsden School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.5%), White (1.3%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden High is 17, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Gadsden School District! (See more...)

Compare Gadsden High employs 77.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67^th 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
2005	27.32	93^rd	129	27.9%
2006	34.74	90^th	134	32.8%
2007	38.90	94^th	150	37.3%
2008	33.83	98^th	146	32.9%
2009	46.10	79^th	151	47.7%
2010	34.75	107^th	154	30.5%
2011	36.10	103^rd	157	34.4%
2012	42.58	92^nd	163	43.6%
2013	46.07	104^th	177	41.2%
2014	38.63	127^th	198	35.9%
2015	20.80	159^th	193	17.6%
2016	24.29	143^rd	185	22.7%
2017	24.09	123^rd	158	22.2%
2018	28.01	119^th	182	34.6%
2019	27.46	128^th	181	29.3%
2022	20.36	128^th	177	27.7%
2023	21.44	133^rd	170	21.8%
2024	31.32	124^th	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	16^th	20	20.0%
2019	12.88	31^st	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	57^th	62	8.1%
2023	18.11	36^th	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
2018	36.74	92^nd	164	43.9%
2019	35.90	96^th	161	40.4%
2022	25.62	97^th	154	37.0%
2023	24.25	119^th	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
2018	26.79	105^th	145	27.6%
2019	26.77	110^th	144	23.6%
2022	18.59	136^th	157	13.4%
2023	17.20	123^rd	143	14.0%
2024	23.95	120^th	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	46^th	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	24^th	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
2018	24.60	106^th	143	25.9%
2019	25.31	115^th	151	23.8%
2022	18.81	144^th	159	9.4%
2023	20.83	127^th	146	13.0%
2024	27.21	116^th	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
2018	31.05	86^th	133	35.3%
2019	30.42	91^st	139	34.5%
2022	20.90	130^th	150	13.3%
2023	22.37	109^th	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	141^st	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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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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	Total
1990	155	5	0	1484	1	n/a	n/a	1645
1991	148	8	0	1599	0	n/a	n/a	1755
1992	148	6	1	1688	0	n/a	n/a	1843
1993	146	5	0	1866	0	n/a	n/a	2017
1994	195	5	2	1961	3	n/a	n/a	2166
1995	158	10	1	1786	3	n/a	n/a	1958
1996	158	10	1	1786	3	n/a	n/a	1958
1997	190	11	1	2040	2	n/a	n/a	2244
1998	213	5	5	2113	8	n/a	n/a	2344
1999	221	4	0	2151	4	n/a	n/a	2380
2000	197	7	4	2183	6	n/a	n/a	2397
2001	188	4	8	2223	4	n/a	n/a	2427
2002	159	8	5	2249	8	n/a	n/a	2429
2003	159	8	5	2249	8	n/a	n/a	2429
2004	152	6	4	2150	8	n/a	n/a	2320
2005	149	13	9	2226	9	n/a	n/a	2406
2006	113	10	8	2100	6	n/a	n/a	2237
2007	72	7	6	1932	3	n/a	n/a	2020
2008	51	4	5	1888	2	n/a	n/a	1950
2009	31	3	3	1706	0	n/a	n/a	1743
2010	31	0	2	1647	0	0	0	1680
2011	26	1	3	1685	0	0	0	1715
2012	22	1	3	1614	0	0	0	1640
2013	21	0	2	1573	1	0	0	1597
2014	26	1	3	1583	5	0	0	1618
2015	21	1	3	1552	1	0	0	1578
2016	15	3	1	1492	1	0	0	1512
2017	12	1	1	1456	1	0	0	1471
2018	12	2	0	1426	0	0	0	1440
2019	15	3	0	1509	3	0	0	1530
2020	19	3	1	1449	2	0	0	1474
2021	10	1	0	1433	5	0	0	1449
2022	12	1	1	1317	3	0	0	1334
2023	17	1	0	1302	2	0	0	1322

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 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

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

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 Gadsden High

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 133^rd 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)	29	16	13%
11th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	40	17.5	22.5%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden High)	8	9.4	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	9	9.7	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Gadsden High)	17	27.7	10.7%
11th Grade Science (Gadsden)	18	29.7	11.7%
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	1530	1322	13.6%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1509	1302	13.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	17	13.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Gadsden High

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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
Gadsden High	Public	9-12	6308 Hwy 28	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,322	78	17.0	100.0%	17 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1,302 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.3	124^th of 190 public high schools	34.7%		21.4	133^rd of 170 public high schools	21.8%	9	17.0	8.0	33.0	$8,433
Alta Vista Early College High School	Public	9-12	5235 Highway 28	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6400	201	10	20.1	100.0%	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	195 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.5	10^th of 190 public high schools	94.7%		90.6	17^th of 170 public high schools	90.0%	7	63.0	44.0	84.0	$9,636
Desert Pride Academy	Public	7-12	100 Shrode Rd	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 882-0142	262	17	15.4	100.0%	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	259 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.1	183^rd of 190 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)	9.0		15.0
Santa Teresa High	Public	9-12	100 Airport Rd	Santa Teresa	88008	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,198	70	17.2	100.0%	38 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1,152 (96.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.2	79^th of 190 public high schools	58.4%		18.9	143^rd of 170 public high schools	15.9%	64	27.0	11.0	42.0	$8,819
Chaparral High	Public	9-12	800 County Line Dr	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,067	62	17.3	100.0%	25 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	1,034 (96.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.3	145^th of 190 public high schools	23.7%		12.2	159^th of 170 public high schools	6.5%	14	19.0	7.0	23.0	$8,613
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	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	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

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