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Very Good

#154 of 864 schools in NM

Top 18% in state

Arrowhead Park Early College High School

High School · Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM

A Las Cruces high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3400 SOUTH ESPINA STREET, Las Cruces, NM 88001

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.2 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.4:1
District spending per student$14,965
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Arrowhead Park Early College High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
47%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 21 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arrowhead Park 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,602/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), 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

$32,978

Median home value

$158,300

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

40.9%

Poverty rate

38%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mesilla Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–121.1 mi392Compare →
Las Cruces HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–122.0 mi1,806Compare →
Las Montanas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–122.1 mi172Compare →
Centennial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.6 mi1,664Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Las Cruces

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#5 of 39
District spending per student
$14,965NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arrowhead Park Early College High School is listed in LAS CRUCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arrowhead Park Early College High School

Arrowhead Park Early College High School is a public high school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Cruces, serving approximately 554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arrowhead Park Early College High School

What grades does Arrowhead Park Early College High School serve?

Arrowhead Park Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arrowhead Park Early College High School?

Arrowhead Park Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Park Early College High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Park Early College High School is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arrowhead Park Early College High School rank in NM?

Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks #154 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Arrowhead Park Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arrowhead Park Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Arrowhead Park Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arrowhead Park Early College High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Arrowhead Park Early College High School a charter school?

No, Arrowhead Park Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arrowhead Park Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Arrowhead Park Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arrowhead Park Early College High School?

100.0% of students at Arrowhead Park 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
554
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Doña Ana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 88001)
38,972
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
27.4
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 88001; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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