Serving 118 students in grades 9-12, Career Prep Alternative ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 22% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Career Prep Alternative's student population of 118 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Things fall apart, things come together. Everything is happening exactly as it's supposed to. Hold on and be strong.
School Rankings
Career Prep Alternative ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Prep Alternative is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
88%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)22%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Prep Alternative's ranking?
Career Prep Alternative is ranked #358 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Prep Alternative?
The graduation rate of Career Prep Alternative is 22%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Career Prep Alternative?
118 students attend Career Prep Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Career Prep Alternative students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Prep Alternative?
Career Prep Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Career Prep Alternative offer ?
Career Prep Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Prep Alternative part of?
Career Prep Alternative is part of Central School District.
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