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#534 of 864 schools in NM
Career Prep Alternative
High School · Central · Shiprock, NM
A Central high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. BOX 3514, Shiprock, NM 87420
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Career Prep Alternative score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Career Prep Alternative 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,079
Median home value
$101,600
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiprock HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Shiprock Northwest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Kirtland Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 704 | Compare → |
| Newcomb HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 230 | 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.
Central
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Career Prep Alternative is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Career Prep Alternative
Career Prep Alternative is a public high school in Shiprock, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Career Prep Alternative
What grades does Career Prep Alternative serve?
Career Prep Alternative serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Career Prep Alternative?
Career Prep Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career Prep Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Career Prep Alternative is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Career Prep Alternative rank in NM?
Career Prep Alternative ranks #534 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Career Prep Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Career Prep Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Career Prep Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Career Prep Alternative has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Career Prep Alternative a charter school?
No, Career Prep Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Career Prep Alternative a Title I school?
No, Career Prep Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Career Prep Alternative?
97.1% of students at Career Prep Alternative 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
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (505) 368-4980
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87420)
- 11,048
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 87420; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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