Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 20% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)83%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
169 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Roswell School District.
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