At a glance
Reported students
180
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Early College High School: 180 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 150
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Early College High School
Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Deming. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Deming Public Schools. NCES reports 180 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.4%) and White (18.9%). English learners represent 11.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Early College High School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.9%
- Hispanic79.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deming Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deming Cesar Chavez
High · Grades 09–12
177 reported students
Deming High
High · Grades 09–12
1,174 reported students
Bell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
My Little School
Other · Grades PK–PK
58 reported students
Memorial Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Ruben S. Torres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
Public schools near Early College High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High High · Deming Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,174 | 0.3 mi |
| My Little School Other · Deming Public Schools | PK–PK | 58 | 0.3 mi |
| Memorial Elementary Elementary · Deming Public Schools | PK–05 | 331 | 0.4 mi |
| Bell Elementary Elementary · Deming Public Schools | PK–05 | 301 | 1.2 mi |
| Deming Intermediate Middle · Deming Public Schools | 06–06 | 373 | 1.3 mi |
| Deming Cesar Chavez High · Charter · Deming Public Schools | 09–12 | 177 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early College High School
What grades does Early College High School serve?
Early College High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Deming Public Schools.
How many students attend Early College High School?
Early College High School reported 180 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 150 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early College High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 180 students and 11.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early College High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early College High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deming Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early College High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early College High School in?
Early College High School is part of Deming Public Schools, based in Deming, NM, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early College High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deming High (0.3 mi), My Little School (0.3 mi), Memorial Elementary (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.