Alternative High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative High School serves 108 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
7%
2%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
74%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alternative High School?
108 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Hobbs School District.

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