Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, New Hope Alternative High School 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 26:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (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 Hope Alternative High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hope Alternative High School 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 Hope Alternative High School is 0.23, 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
26:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
12%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)27%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope Alternative High School's ranking?
New Hope Alternative High School is ranked #557 out of 796 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope Alternative High School is 27%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend New Hope Alternative High School?
104 students attend New Hope Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New Hope Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope Alternative High School?
New Hope Alternative High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hope Alternative High School offer ?
New Hope Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope Alternative High School part of?
New Hope Alternative High School is part of Lovington School District.
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