- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350174000796
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
New Hope Alternative High shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 350174000796 · Lovington, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 14.9:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
New Hope Alternative High shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
New Hope Alternative High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovington High
Lovington High
746 students
- Yarbro Element
Yarbro Elementary
474 students
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle
442 students
- Llano Elementa
Llano Elementary
435 students
- Lovington Fres 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- This school 104
New Hope Alternative High
104 students
What this shows New Hope Alternative High reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Hope Alternative High compares
New Hope Alternative High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 10.
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.