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Alta Vista Early College High School

Q: Is Alta Vista Early College High School a good school?

Alta Vista Early College High School ranks 21 st of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 131 New Mexico High Schools

Better than 84% of New Mexico high schools

Summary

Alta Vista Early College High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Anthony, New Mexico, with a student population of 194. Despite being part of the lower-performing Gadsden School District, Alta Vista consistently outshines its peers, earning high academic proficiency scores and a 100% four-year graduation rate.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 70.73% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science and 70.73% proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, far exceeding the district and state averages. Alta Vista also stands out for its exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. This consistent high achievement has earned the school a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top high schools in New Mexico.

As an early college high school, Alta Vista's focus on college readiness appears to be a key factor in its success. By providing students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, the school is effectively preparing them for the next step in their educational journey. Additionally, the fact that 100% of Alta Vista's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school is overcoming significant socioeconomic challenges to deliver exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population.

180

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,636

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021

(575) 882-6400

District: Gadsden

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.1%

White:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2017 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (55% vs 31% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of New Mexico high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the New Mexico average (78%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg22%

New Mexico avg31%

21^st of 131

New Mexico public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 10 pts since 2017

From top 26% (2017) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Gadsden

60^th of 82Gadsden among New Mexico districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	82.2	21 of 131	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	93.7	10 of 172	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	17 of 170	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.2	21 of 177	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	29 of 181	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	85.2	20 of 182	89.0%	★★★★☆
2017	67.0	41 of 158	74.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	91.1	13 of 142	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	81.8	22 of 143	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	27 of 157	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.1	35 of 144	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.7	26 of 145	82.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	13 of 98	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	96.2	5 of 136	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	8 of 132	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	11 of 150	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	83.0	20 of 139	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	91.2	11 of 133	91.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	86.7	15 of 115	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	96.0	7 of 157	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	10 of 154	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	88.4	16 of 161	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.8	10 of 164	93.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	98.6	3 of 150	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	14 of 146	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.8	14 of 159	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.3	27 of 151	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	95.2	6 of 143	95.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	22 of 117	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	88.7	18 of 157	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.2	31 of 133	76.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)98th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2024)91st percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+29 vs state

English Language Arts71%+32 vs state

Mathematics24%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2025)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2025)	NM-ASR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	Total
Alta Vista Early College High School	Public	9-12	5235 Highway 28	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6400	180	18	10.0	100.0%	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.2	21^st of 131 public high schools	84.0%		93.7	10^th of 172 public high schools	94.2%	11	70.7	24.4	70.7	$9,636
Gadsden High	Public	9-12	6308 Hwy 28	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,219	81	15.0	100.0%	18 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1,199 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.4	107^th of 131 public high schools	18.3%		20.7	132^nd of 172 public high schools	23.3%	25	24.9	5.4	34.1	$8,433
Desert Pride Academy	Public	7-12	100 Shrode Rd	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 882-0142	221	19	11.6	100.0%	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	215 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4	131^st of 131 public high schools	0.0%		4.1	171^st of 172 public high schools	0.6%	40	11.5		11.5
Santa Teresa High	Public	9-12	100 Airport Rd	Santa Teresa	88008	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,154	77	14.9	99.8%	33 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1,117 (96.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23	100^th of 131 public high schools	23.7%		32.6	97^th of 172 public high schools	43.6%	3	23.7	9.8	34.6	$8,819
Chaparral High	Public	9-12	800 County Line Dr	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	1,067	70	15.3	100.0%	34 (3.2%)	8 (0.7%)	1,021 (95.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	114^th of 131 public high schools	13.0%		15.3	152^nd of 172 public high schools	11.6%	38	21.3	5.4	29.9	$8,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Vista Early College High School

What district is Alta Vista Early College High School in?

Gadsden

Is Alta Vista Early College High School a good school?

Alta Vista Early College High School ranks 21^st of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Alta Vista Early College High School?

Students at Alta Vista Early College High School are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

How many students attend Alta Vista Early College High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Alta Vista Early College High School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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