Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, New Hope Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Hope Alternative High School's student population of 138 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Hope Alternative High School is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope Alternative High School is 27%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Hope Alternative High School?
138 students attend New Hope Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Hope Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope Alternative High School?
New Hope Alternative High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hope Alternative High School offer ?
New Hope Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Hope Alternative High School part of?
New Hope Alternative High School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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