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#591 of 864 schools in NM
Century Alt High
High School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A Los Lunas high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87301
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Century Alt High score 25% proficient, which is above 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 23 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Century Alt High 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), 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
$58,302
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| School of Dreams AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,450 | Compare → |
| Valencia HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 916 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Century Alt High is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Century Alt High
Century Alt High is a public high school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 36.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Century Alt High
What grades does Century Alt High serve?
Century Alt High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Century Alt High?
Century Alt High has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Alt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Alt High is 36.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Century Alt High rank in NM?
Century Alt High ranks #591 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Century Alt High's MySchoolScout rating?
Century Alt High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Century Alt High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Century Alt High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Century Alt High a charter school?
No, Century Alt High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Century Alt High a Title I school?
No, Century Alt High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Century Alt High?
95.1% of students at Century Alt High 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (505) 866-8231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87301)
- 21,981
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 87301; 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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