New America School - Las Cruces

New America School - Las Cruces is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of high schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in New Mexico.

Academically, the school struggles, with only 30% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%, and just 21% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's 4-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year was 76.7%, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high student-teacher ratio of 17.3, slightly higher than the state average.

The data suggests that New America School - Las Cruces is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low performance, academic deficiencies, and socioeconomic factors, such as a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. As the only high school in the New America School - Las Cruces district, the school's performance is crucial for the educational opportunities available to students in the area.