Early College Opportunities

2301 W. Zia Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Early College Opportunities ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Early College Opportunities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Early College Opportunities's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Early College Opportunities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Opportunities is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#414 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
24%
21-39%
34%
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
76%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(20-21)
67%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early College Opportunities's ranking?
Early College Opportunities is ranked #414 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Opportunities?
The graduation rate of Early College Opportunities is 67%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College Opportunities?
120 students attend Early College Opportunities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Early College Opportunities students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College Opportunities?
Early College Opportunities has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early College Opportunities offer ?
Early College Opportunities offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Opportunities part of?
Early College Opportunities is part of Santa Fe School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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