Serving 30 students in grades 10-12, Academy Del Sol Alt. 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 38% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Del Sol Alt. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Del Sol Alt.'s student population of 30 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Academy Del Sol Alt. 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
38%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
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 schools are Academy Del Sol Alt. often compared to?
Academy Del Sol Alt.is often viewed alongside schools like Alamogordo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Del Sol Alt.?
The graduation rate of Academy Del Sol Alt. is 38%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Academy Del Sol Alt.?
30 students attend Academy Del Sol Alt..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Academy Del Sol Alt. students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Del Sol Alt.?
Academy Del Sol Alt. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy Del Sol Alt. offer ?
Academy Del Sol Alt. offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Academy Del Sol Alt. part of?
Academy Del Sol Alt. is part of Alamogordo Public Schools School District.
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