Academy Del Sol Alt. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Graduation Rate: 38% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Asian
(21-22)3%
1%
Hispanic
(21-22)60%
62%
Black
(21-22)n/a
2%
White
(21-22)37%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)38%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Academy Del Sol Alt. often compared to?
Academy Del Sol Alt.is often viewed alongside schools like Alamogordo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Del Sol Alt.?
The graduation rate of Academy Del Sol Alt. is 38%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Academy Del Sol Alt.?
30 students attend Academy Del Sol Alt..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Academy Del Sol Alt. students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Academy Del Sol Alt. offer ?
Academy Del Sol Alt. offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Academy Del Sol Alt. part of?
Academy Del Sol Alt. is part of Alamogordo School District.
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