Enrollment
104
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovington, NM
New Hope Alternative High
Federal NCES profile for New Hope Alternative High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350174000796
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Hope Alternative High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Hope Alternative High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Alternative High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Hope Alternative High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Hope Alternative High
New Hope Alternative High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lovington, New Mexico, enrolling 104 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.6% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lovington Municipal Schools spends $12,999 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students) and Yarbro Elementary (474 students) alongside New Hope Alternative High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Hope Alternative High compares
New Hope Alternative High on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 21% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
White 12.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, New Hope Alternative High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovington Municipal Schools, which includes New Hope Alternative High.
$12,999
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Hope Alternative High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Hope Alternative High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Hope Alternative High
How many students attend New Hope Alternative High?
New Hope Alternative High has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Alternative High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Alternative High is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Hope Alternative High?
97.6% of students at New Hope Alternative High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Hope Alternative High?
The largest demographic group at New Hope Alternative High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Hope Alternative High?
New Hope Alternative High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Hope Alternative High rank among high schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, New Hope Alternative High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lovington, 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 Lovington on the city page.
Is New Hope Alternative High a good school?
New Hope Alternative High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides New Hope Alternative High, Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students), Yarbro Elementary (474 students), and Taylor Middle (442 students). See the Lovington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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