Alternative High School serves 108 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
7%
2%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
74%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Alternative High School?
108 students attend Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative High School?
Alternative High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative High School offer ?
Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative High School part of?
Alternative High School is part of Hobbs School District.
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