Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, New America School - Las Cruces 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
New America School - Las Cruces's student population of 225 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
New America School - Las Cruces ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New America School - Las Cruces 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
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
88%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
White
5%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New America School - Las Cruces's ranking?
New America School - Las Cruces is ranked #557 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are New America School - Las Cruces often compared to?
New America School - Las Crucesis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield High School, Las Montanas Charter by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces?
The graduation rate of New America School - Las Cruces is 40-49%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend New America School - Las Cruces?
225 students attend New America School - Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New America School - Las Cruces students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New America School - Las Cruces?
New America School - Las Cruces has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New America School - Las Cruces offer ?
New America School - Las Cruces offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New America School - Las Cruces part of?
New America School - Las Cruces is part of New America School - Las Cruces School District.
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