Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Medical Academy is a high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is the newest high school inside Doña Ana County. The school specializes in graduating its students with at least a two-year college degree.
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arrowhead Park Early College High School's student population of 554 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Black, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowhead Park Early College High School is 0.53, 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
#53 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
64%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)97%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowhead Park Early College High School's ranking?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is ranked #53 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Arrowhead Park Early College High School often compared to?
Arrowhead Park Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Las Cruces High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Arrowhead Park Early College High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
554 students attend Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arrowhead Park Early College High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arrowhead Park Early College High School offer ?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrowhead Park Early College High School part of?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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