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Chaparral High School vs. Arrowhead Park Early College High School

Should you attend Chaparral High School or Arrowhead Park Early College High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chaparral High School
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
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10
Bottom 50%
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Chaparral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Chaparral High School 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 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,071 students
554 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chaparral High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arrowhead Park Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chaparral High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chaparral High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arrowhead Park Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Park Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#759 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#56 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chaparral High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arrowhead Park Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
40-44%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead Park Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chaparral High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arrowhead Park Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 30% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 1% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chaparral High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arrowhead Park Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chaparral High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arrowhead Park Early College High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
301
147
Grade 10 Students
284
140
Grade 11 Students
265
138
Grade 12 Students
221
129

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
3%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chaparral High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.08
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chaparral High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arrowhead Park Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chaparral High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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