Lake Arthur High School vs. Dexter High School
Should I attend Lake Arthur High School or Dexter High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lake Arthur High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 35 students in grades 9-12, Lake Arthur High School ranks in the top 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Dexter 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 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
35 students
255 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
4
66
Grade 10 Students
11
67
Grade 11 Students
10
60
Grade 12 Students
10
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
71%
81%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
29%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.42
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
12%
