Alta Vista Early College High School

Summary:

Alta Vista Early College High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Anthony, New Mexico, part of the Gadsden School District. Despite its small size of 201 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New Mexico, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years.

What sets Alta Vista apart is its exceptional academic performance. The school significantly outperforms the surrounding schools and the state average in proficiency, with 84% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to just 31% for the Gadsden district and 36% for the state. The school also boasts high graduation rates, ranging from 76.0% to 87.8% over the past three years, well above the 76.7% four-year graduation rate for the surrounding schools. Additionally, Alta Vista's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, demonstrating its commitment to equity in education.

The contrast between Alta Vista and another high school in the Gadsden district, Gadsden High, is particularly striking. Despite being in the same district, Alta Vista significantly outperforms Gadsden High across multiple academic metrics, highlighting the potential for individual schools to have vastly different levels of success. The school's early college model, which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance and college readiness, serving as a model for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021

(575) 882-6400

District: Gadsden

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,636

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.0%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alta Vista Early College High School ranks better than 94.7% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Gadsden School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alta Vista Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Alta Vista Early College High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Gadsden School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (3%). (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 Alta Vista Early College High School is 20.1, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Gadsden School District! (See more...)

Compare Alta Vista Early College High School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Vista Early College High School is $9,636, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Gadsden School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alta Vista Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta Vista Early College High School 10^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Alta Vista Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Gadsden:

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

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Rank History for Alta Vista Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2017	67.01	41^st	158	74.1%
2018	85.23	20^th	182	89.0%
2019	76.18	29^th	181	84.0%
2022	86.16	21^st	177	88.1%
2023	90.61	17^th	170	90.0%
2024	94.46	10^th	190	94.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	92.78	10^th	164	93.9%
2019	88.43	16^th	161	90.1%
2022	94.32	10^th	154	93.5%
2023	96.00	7^th	157	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	81.68	26^th	145	82.1%
2019	69.12	35^th	144	75.7%
2022	78.68	27^th	157	82.8%
2023	81.77	22^nd	143	84.6%
2024	92.67	11^th	153	92.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	95.18	6^th	143	95.8%
2019	80.30	27^th	151	82.1%
2022	90.80	14^th	159	91.2%
2023	94.61	14^th	146	90.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	91.17	11^th	133	91.7%
2019	83.03	20^th	139	85.6%
2022	92.04	11^th	150	92.7%
2023	95.53	8^th	132	93.9%

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Rank History for White students at Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.15	31^st	133	76.7%
2023	88.72	18^th	157	88.5%

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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 Alta Vista Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2015	7	0	133	140
2016	7	0	144	151
2017	7	1	174	182
2018	5	0	176	181
2019	5	0	154	159
2020	10	0	176	186
2021	11	0	194	205
2022	9	1	201	211
2023	6	0	195	201

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 Alta Vista Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	140	7.0	20.0	86.4
2016	151	10.0	15.1	100
2017	182	10.6	17.0	100
2018	181	10.6	16.9	100
2019	159	10.6	15.0	100
2020	186	9.5	19.4	100
2021	205	13.4	15.2	100
2022	211	9.0	23.4	100
2023	201	10.0	20.1	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 Alta Vista Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	140	7.0	20.0	86.4
2016	151	10.0	15.1	100
2017	182	10.6	17.0	100
2018	181	10.6	16.9	100
2019	159	10.6	15.0	100
2020	186	9.5	19.4	100
2021	205	13.4	15.2	100
2022	211	9.0	23.4	100
2023	201	10.0	20.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alta Vista Early College High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,636

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta Vista Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 170 High schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Alta Vista Early College High School)	85	55.8	29.2%
11th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	40	17.5	22.5%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Alta Vista Early College High School)	44	81.1	37.1%
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	159	201	26.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	154	195	26.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	6	20%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Alta Vista Early College High School

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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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Vista Early College High School

How many students attend Alta Vista Early College High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Alta Vista Early College High School.

Is Alta Vista Early College High School a good school?

Yes. Alta Vista Early College High School ranks in the top 5.3% of New Mexico high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Alta Vista Early College High School?

Students at Alta Vista Early College High School are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

What district is Alta Vista Early College High School in?

Gadsden

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