- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anthony, NM
Alta Vista Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350108001104
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Early College High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Early College High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Early College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Alta Vista Early College High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350108001104 · Anthony, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 18:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Alta Vista Early College High School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 180
Alta Vista Early College High School
180 students
What this shows Alta Vista Early College High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Early College High School compares
Alta Vista Early College High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.5, Alta Vista Early College High School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Early College High School
How many students attend Alta Vista Early College High School?
Alta Vista Early College High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Early College High School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Early College High School?
100.0% of students at Alta Vista Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Early College High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Early College High School?
Alta Vista Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Early College High School rank among high schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Early College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Anthony, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Alta Vista Early College High School, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.