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Early College High School

Q: Is Early College High School a good school?

Early College High School ranks 33 rd of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 131 New Mexico High Schools

Better than 75% of New Mexico high schools

Summary

Early College High School in Roswell, New Mexico is a public high school serving 169 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Roswell school district, which is generally underperforming, this school stands out as a high-performing outlier, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Early College High School excels in academic performance, outranking nearby Goddard High and Roswell High. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Roswell district and the state of New Mexico on standardized tests, with high graduation rates and a proven track record of serving diverse student populations, including those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

The school's consistent high performance and ability to provide equitable educational opportunities make it a model for other schools to emulate. While it is located just 0.31 miles away from University High School, another public high school in the Roswell district, the stark contrast in their rankings and performance suggests that Early College High School has unique educational approaches or resources that contribute to its success.

151

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,409

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

52 University Blvd (Enmu R Ca
Roswell, NM 88203

(575) 624-7020

District: Roswell

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.9%

White:

33.8%

Asian:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2019 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Mexico average (46% vs 25% meeting standards)

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the New Mexico average (81%)

✓Above the New Mexico median (75th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg20%

New Mexico avg25%

33^rd of 131

New Mexico public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 11 pts since 2019

From top 14% (2019) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Roswell

49^th of 82Roswell 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	33 of 131	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	93.2	14 of 177	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	77.1	26 of 181	85.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	46.2	13 of 31	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	84.4	21 of 157	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	22 of 144	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.7	40 of 145	72.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	82.7	21 of 150	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	17 of 139	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	40 of 133	69.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	27 of 115	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	98.1	4 of 154	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.1	14 of 161	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	75.9	31 of 164	81.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	95.9	8 of 159	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	78.3	30 of 151	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	35 of 143	75.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	91.5	6 of 58	89.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	32 of 117	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	20 of 115	82.6%	★★★★☆

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 (2022)95th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2022)90th percentile~ school

Female (2022)87th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2022)86th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile~ school

White (2025)73rd percentile~ school

Asian (2022)58th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+37 vs state

Mathematics17%+5 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
Early College High School	Public	9-12	52 University Blvd (Enmu R Ca	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 624-7020	151	10	15.2	100.0%	51 (33.8%)	1 (0.7%)	92 (60.9%)	4 (2.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	69.7	33^rd of 131 public high schools	74.8%					(n/a)	75.6	17.1		$5,409
University High	Public	9-12	25 Martin Street	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2750	167	12	14.1	100.0%	40 (24.0%)	4 (2.4%)	119 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)				$13,268
Roswell High	Public	9-12	500 West Hobbs St	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3200	1,437	78	18.3	99.9%	165 (11.5%)	33 (2.3%)	1,221 (85.0%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	21	105^th of 131 public high schools	19.8%		21.9	128^th of 172 public high schools	25.6%	23	28.7	3.3	33.9	$8,291
Goddard High	Public	9-12	701 East Country Club	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-4800	1,096	63	17.3	100.0%	375 (34.2%)	17 (1.6%)	689 (62.9%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	32.4	77^th of 131 public high schools	41.2%		42.2	77^th of 172 public high schools	55.2%		36.6	8.0	39.9	$9,218
Roswell Corrections	Public	8-12	578 West Chickasaw Rd	Hagerman	88232	Chaves County	Nm Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 625-3100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dexter High	Public	9-12	100 North Lincoln	Dexter	88230	Chaves County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 734-5420	264	17	15.5	100.0%	33 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	230 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	34.1	73^rd of 131 public high schools	44.3%		53.2	63^rd of 172 public high schools	63.4%	10	33.3		40.0	$10,996
Hagerman High	Public	9-12	406 North Cambridge Ave	Hagerman	88232	Chaves County	Hagerman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 752-3254	121	15	8.0	100.0%	26 (21.5%)	1 (0.8%)	92 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)				$13,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College High School

What district is Early College High School in?

Roswell

Is Early College High School a good school?

Early College High School ranks 33^rd of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Early College High School?

Students at Early College High School are 61% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Early College High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 151 students attended 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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