Below Average
#728 of 864 schools in NM
New Hope Alternative High
High School · Lovington · Lovington, NM
A Lovington high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 NORTH 5TH ST, Lovington, NM 88260
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Hope Alternative High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2015, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Hope Alternative 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,033/100K
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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
$75,197
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington Freshman AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9 | 1.3 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Lovington HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 763 | 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.
Lovington
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hope Alternative High is listed in LOVINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hope Alternative High
New Hope Alternative High is a public high school in Lovington, NM, part of Lovington, serving approximately 114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hope Alternative High
What grades does New Hope Alternative High serve?
New Hope Alternative High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Hope Alternative High?
New Hope Alternative High has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Alternative High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Alternative High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hope Alternative High rank in NM?
New Hope Alternative High ranks #728 of 864 schools in NM.
What is New Hope Alternative High's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hope Alternative High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 New Hope Alternative High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hope Alternative High has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Hope Alternative High a charter school?
No, New Hope Alternative High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hope Alternative High a Title I school?
No, New Hope Alternative High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hope Alternative High?
99.1% of students at New Hope Alternative 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
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.3%
- Phone
- (575) 739-2415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88260)
- 15,410
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 88260; 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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