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Alta Vista Early College High School vs. Alma D'arte Charter

Should you attend Alta Vista Early College High School or Alma D'arte Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alta Vista Early College High School
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Alma D'arte Charter
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Alta Vista Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Alma D'arte Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Alta Vista Early College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Alma D'arte Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
194 students
137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Vista Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma D'arte Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
31% | 69%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Vista Early College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma D'arte Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Vista Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma D'arte Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma D'arte Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#130 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
#287 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alta Vista Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma D'arte Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 30% in NM)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Vista Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma D'arte Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in NM)
40-59%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Vista Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma D'arte Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 1% in NM)
40-59%
(Top 30% in NM)
98%
(Top 1% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alta Vista Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alma D'arte Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alta Vista Early College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alma D'arte Charter by grade.
Grade 9 Students
52
34
Grade 10 Students
44
28
Grade 11 Students
43
33
Grade 12 Students
55
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma D'arte Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma D'arte Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alta Vista Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma D'arte Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma D'arte Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alta Vista Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma D'arte Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.04
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alta Vista Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma D'arte Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alta Vista Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma D'arte Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
8%
(17-18 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma D'arte Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma D'arte Charter School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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