Early College High School

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Early College High School ranks 20 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Early College High School is a small public high school in Roswell, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 177. Despite being part of the Roswell school district, which is ranked 69 out of 119 districts in the state, Early College High School consistently outperforms the district and the state of New Mexico in academic assessments and graduation rates.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 80% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science assessments, compared to just 36% for the Roswell district and the state. Similarly, in the SAT School Day/English Language Arts assessment for 11th graders, Early College High School had 76% proficiency, while the Roswell district and the state had 33% and 34%, respectively. Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 69% to 89.1% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the Roswell district and the state.

Despite having 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Early College High School has consistently ranked among the top schools in New Mexico for low-socioeconomic status students, with a ranking of 11 out of 154 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, further highlights its ability to provide a high-quality education to all its students. With its unique focus on early college education and its proximity to other high schools in the Roswell district, Early College High School may serve as a model for other schools in the region or even expand its program to accommodate more students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

52 University Blvd (Enmu R Ca
Roswell, NM 88203

(575) 624-7020

District: Roswell

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,409

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.7%

White:

31.6%

Asian:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College High School ranks better than 89.5% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Roswell School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.31. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), White (31.6%), Asian (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College High School is 18.2. 2 high schools in the Roswell School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Early College High School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early College High School is $5,409, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Roswell School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College High School 20^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 69^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	77.10	26^th	181	85.6%
2022	93.25	14^th	177	92.1%
2024	87.31	20^th	190	89.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.54	6^th	58	89.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	75.91	31^st	164	81.1%
2019	89.10	14^th	161	91.3%
2022	98.15	4^th	154	97.4%
2024	90.83	11^th	154	92.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	66.65	40^th	145	72.4%
2019	78.72	22^nd	144	84.7%
2022	84.40	21^st	157	86.6%
2024	76.39	28^th	153	81.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	67.83	35^th	143	75.5%
2019	78.28	30^th	151	80.1%
2022	95.92	8^th	159	95.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.23	13^th	31	58.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	63.74	40^th	133	69.9%
2019	84.31	17^th	139	87.8%
2022	82.65	21^st	150	86.0%
2024	84.24	17^th	142	88.0%

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Rank History for White students at Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.48	20^th	115	82.6%
2024	86.53	16^th	155	89.7%

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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 Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	36	2	2	78	0	0	118
2018	42	1	1	111	0	0	155
2019	39	2	3	112	0	0	156
2020	49	3	3	116	0	0	171
2021	55	4	6	126	0	0	191
2022	54	1	7	99	1	1	163
2023	56	3	5	111	1	1	177

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 Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	118	9.0	13.0	100
2018	155	9.3	16.6	100
2019	156	8.8	17.7	100
2020	171	8.0	21.3	100
2021	191	7.0	27.2	100
2022	163	8.0	20.3	100
2023	177	9.7	18.2	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 Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	118	9.0	13.0	100
2018	155	9.3	16.6	100
2019	156	8.8	17.7	100
2020	171	8.0	21.3	100
2021	191	7.0	27.2	100
2022	163	8.0	20.3	100
2023	177	9.7	18.2	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 Early College High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,409

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 14^th of 177 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Early College High School)	64	69.9	5.9%
11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)	28	32	4%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Early College High School)	48	74.7	26.7%
11th Grade Science (Roswell)	24	36.5	12.5%
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	156	177	13.5%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	112	111	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	39	56	43.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near 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
Early College High School	Public	9-12	52 University Blvd (Enmu R Ca	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 624-7020	177	10	18.2	100.0%	56 (31.6%)	3 (1.7%)	111 (62.7%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	87.3	20^th of 190 public high schools	89.5%					(n/a)	76.0	27.0	80.0	$5,409
University High	Public	9-12	25 Martin Street	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2750	167	10	17.2	100.0%	39 (23.4%)	6 (3.6%)	120 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15	172^nd of 190 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)	14.0		19.0	$13,268
Roswell High	Public	9-12	500 West Hobbs St	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3200	1,438	80	17.9		212 (14.7%)	35 (2.4%)	1,182 (82.2%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33.3	115^th of 190 public high schools	39.5%		20.4	139^th of 170 public high schools	18.2%	24	29.0	4.0	31.0	$8,291
Goddard High	Public	9-12	701 East Country Club	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-4800	1,155	60	19.1		437 (37.8%)	23 (2.0%)	666 (57.7%)	17 (1.5%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	53.2	65^th of 190 public high schools	65.8%		43.9	76^th of 170 public high schools	55.3%	11	35.0	13.0	45.0	$9,218
Roswell Corrections	Public	8-12	578 West Chickasaw Rd	Hagerman	88232	Chaves County	Nm Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 625-3100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dexter High	Public	9-12	100 North Lincoln	Dexter	88230	Chaves County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 734-5420	254	20	12.6	100.0%	47 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	206 (81.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.1	56^th of 190 public high schools	70.5%		24.6	120^th of 170 public high schools	29.4%	64	44.0	14.0	48.0	$10,996
Hagerman High	Public	9-12	406 North Cambridge Ave	Hagerman	88232	Chaves County	Hagerman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 752-3254	114	13	8.9	97.4%	25 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.3	66^th of 190 public high schools	65.3%		21.1	136^th of 170 public high schools	20.0%	70	36.0		39.0	$13,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College High School

What district is Early College High School in?

Roswell

What is the racial makeup of Early College High School?

Students at Early College High School are 63% Hispanic, 32% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Early College High School a good school?

Early College High School ranks 20^th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Early College High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Early College High School.

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