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NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH

601 NORTH 5TH ST, LOVINGTON, NM 88260LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
124
Students
Total enrolled
30%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 65% vs nat'l
$14,739
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 124 students in grades 09–12 in LOVINGTON, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,739 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH is a small high in LOVINGTON, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 124 students. The district invests $14,739 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 30% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH

124
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution83 male · 41 female
67%
33%
Male 67%Female 33%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 121 students
Student Composition
18%
81%
Asian1%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino81%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350174000796

Academic Outcomes at NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
21-39
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
30%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88260

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,739Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,739
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,485
Student Support$2,800
Administration$1,769
Operations$2,211
Other$1,474
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,739 spent per student, an estimated $6,529 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
16%
State government
69.2%
Local (property tax)
16.1%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 30% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
YARBRO ELEMENTARYLLANO ELEMENTARYBEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARYJEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
+1 more
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Middle
TAYLOR MIDDLELOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY
↓
High School
LOVINGTON HIGH
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLea County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)739-2415
NCES ID: 350174000796
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LOVINGTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
LOVINGTON HIGH
737 students · 10–12
● 46 opp100% FRL
Mid
TAYLOR MIDDLE
527 students · 07–08
● 46 opp99% FRL
Elem
YARBRO ELEMENTARY
443 students · 04–05
● 46 opp99% FRL
Elem
LLANO ELEMENTARY
325 students · PK–KG
● 46 opp99% FRL
Other
LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY
307 students · 09–09
● 46 opp99% FRL
Elem
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY
251 students · 02–02
● 46 opp99% FRL
Mid
LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY
228 students · 06–06
● 46 opp99% FRL
Elem
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
220 students · 03–03
● 46 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
601 NORTH 5TH ST, LOVINGTON, NM 88260
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.