New Hope Alternative High

New Hope Alternative High is a public high school located in Lovington, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Lovington school district, which is ranked 105 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, New Hope Alternative High has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of high schools in New Mexico, with particularly concerning performance for specific student subgroups, such as female, Hispanic, white, and low-income students. The school's four-year graduation rates have been consistently low, ranging from 41.8% to 86.0%, significantly below the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in state assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 12% of students proficient in science compared to 30% for the Lovington district and 36% for the state.

While Lovington High, another school in the Lovington district, has consistently higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency, the data suggests that New Hope Alternative High may be facing the common challenges associated with alternative high schools, such as serving a high-need student population and addressing the complex factors that contribute to students' academic and social-emotional needs. Addressing these challenges will require targeted interventions, additional resources, and specialized support to improve the overall academic outcomes for the school's students.