Career Prep Alternative serves 132 students in grades 9-12.
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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-39% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Career Prep Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Career Prep Alternative's student population of 132 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Career Prep Alternative is 0.13, which is less 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)
10-14%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
93%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Graduation Rate
30-39%
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 (03-04)
7%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Career Prep Alternative's ranking?

Career Prep Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Career Prep Alternative?

The graduation rate of Career Prep Alternative is 30-39%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Career Prep Alternative?

132 students attend Career Prep Alternative.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Career Prep Alternative students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Prep Alternative?

Career Prep Alternative has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Career Prep Alternative offer ?

Career Prep Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Career Prep Alternative part of?

Career Prep Alternative is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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