Excellent
#12 of 864 schools in NM
Top 1% in state
Alta Vista Early College High School
High School · Gadsden · Anthony, NM
A Gadsden high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5235 HIGHWAY 28, Anthony, NM 88021
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alta Vista Early College High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alta Vista Early College High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anthony), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,345
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$605/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Pride AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Anthony H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Gadsden HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Vista Early College High School is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Vista Early College High School
Alta Vista Early College High School is a public high school in Anthony, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Vista Early College High School
What grades does Alta Vista Early College High School serve?
Alta Vista Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alta Vista Early College High School?
Alta Vista Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Early College High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Vista Early College High School rank in NM?
Alta Vista Early College High School ranks #12 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Alta Vista Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Vista Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta Vista Early College High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Vista Early College High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Alta Vista Early College High School a charter school?
No, Alta Vista Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Vista Early College High School a Title I school?
No, Alta Vista Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Vista Early College High School?
100.0% of students at Alta Vista Early College High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88021)
- 16,102
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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