Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 217 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #2 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Early College High School often compared to?
Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Las Cruces High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
327 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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