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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
7%
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
74%
10%
School Statewide Testing
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 14:1.
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 Municipal Schools School District.
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