Academy Del Sol Alt.

1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Academy Del Sol Alt. serves 84 students in grades 10-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 84 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (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:

School Overview

Academy Del Sol Alt.'s student population of 84 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Total Students

84 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Academy Del Sol Alt. is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

21%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

6-9%

33%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

12%

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Asian

Hispanic

56%

62%

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Black

White

33%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.57

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Graduation Rate

50-59%

77%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Alamogordo Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy Del Sol Alt.'s ranking?

Academy Del Sol Alt. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

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 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Academy Del Sol Alt.?

84 students attend Academy Del Sol Alt..

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Academy Del Sol Alt. students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Del Sol Alt.?

Academy Del Sol Alt. has a student ration of 12:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 84 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education