Desert Pride Academy

Summary:

Desert Pride Academy is a public high school located in Anthony, New Mexico, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the Gadsden School District, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Desert Pride Academy itself has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 183 out of 190 high schools in the state.

Desert Pride Academy has had relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 75.7% to 87.8% over the past two school years, which is lower than the state average. Students at the school also perform significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 15% proficient or better in Science and 9% proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.81% to 100% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Desert Pride Academy to the nearby high schools in the Gadsden district, such as Santa Teresa High, Chaparral High, Alta Vista Early College High School, and Gadsden High, it is clear that Desert Pride Academy is the lowest-performing school. However, the success of nearby schools like Alta Vista Early College High School suggests that there may be opportunities to improve educational outcomes at Desert Pride Academy through the implementation of effective, evidence-based practices.

Detail:

Public 7-12

100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021

(575) 882-0142

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Pride Academy ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.1. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Pride Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Pride Academy 183^rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Desert Pride Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gadsden:

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

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Rank History for all students at Desert Pride Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.10	183^rd	190	3.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Desert Pride Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.17	155^th	159	2.5%

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

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Desert Pride Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2021	0	0	0	0
2022	4	1	248	253
2023	3	0	259	262
2024	0	0	240	240

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

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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 Desert Pride Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	253	17.2	14.6	98.8
2023	262	17.0	15.4	100
2024	240	17.0	14.1	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 Desert Pride Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	253	17.2	14.6	98.8
2023	262	17.0	15.4	100
2024	240	17.0	14.1	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.

Schools Near Desert Pride Academy

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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
Desert Pride Academy	Public	7-12	100 Shrode Rd	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 882-0142	240	17	14.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	240 (100.0%)	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
Gadsden High	Public	9-12	6308 Hwy 28	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,288	73	17.5	100.0%	19 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1,267 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	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	194	10	19.4	100.0%	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (97.9%)	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
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	1,177	69	17.0	100.1%	42 (3.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1,129 (95.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	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	88081	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,071	59	18.1	100.0%	33 (3.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1,030 (96.2%)	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	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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Pride Academy

How many students attend Desert Pride Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Desert Pride Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Pride Academy?

Students at Desert Pride Academy are 100% Hispanic.

What district is Desert Pride Academy in?

Gadsden

Is Desert Pride Academy a good school?

Desert Pride Academy ranks in the bottom 3.7% of New Mexico high schools.

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