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#645 of 864 schools in NM

Chaparral High

High School · Gadsden · Anthony, NM

A Gadsden high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 COUNTY LINE DR, Anthony, NM 88021

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$18,250
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Chaparral High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
7%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chaparral 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alta Vista Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.39–12Not available194Compare →
Gadsden HighEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available1,288Compare →

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
#24 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

Chaparral High is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chaparral High

Chaparral High is a public high school in Anthony, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 1,071 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chaparral High

What grades does Chaparral High serve?

Chaparral High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chaparral High?

Chaparral High has an enrollment of approximately 1,071 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?

The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chaparral High rank in NM?

Chaparral High ranks #645 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Chaparral High's MySchoolScout rating?

Chaparral High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Chaparral High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaparral High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chaparral High a charter school?

No, Chaparral High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chaparral High a Title I school?

No, Chaparral High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaparral High?

100.0% of students at Chaparral 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
1,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Doña Ana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 88021)
16,102
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
33.4
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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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