At a glance
Reported students
549
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Arrowhead Park Early College High School: 549 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
8.7:1 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
- 329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Las Cruces. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Las Cruces Public Schools. NCES reports 549 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below 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 (62.8%) and White (26.4%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arrowhead Park Early College High School
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 63 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 0 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
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.21
- 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
- White26.4%
- Hispanic62.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses 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 Las Cruces Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
Mayfield High
High · Grades 09–12
1,327 reported students
Las Cruces High
High · Grades 09–12
1,703 reported students
Centennial High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,713 reported students
Organ Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,128 reported students
Tombaugh Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
565 reported students
Public schools near Arrowhead Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces High High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,703 | 2 mi |
| Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation High · Charter · Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation | 09–12 | 201 | 2.1 mi |
| Centennial High School High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,713 | 2.6 mi |
| Rio Grande Preparatory Institute High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 46 | 3.2 mi |
| New America School - Las Cruces High · Charter · New America School - Las Cruces | 09–12 | 225 | 3.3 mi |
| Alma D'Arte Charter High · Charter · Alma D'Arte Charter | 09–12 | 63 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead Park Early College High School
What grades does Arrowhead Park Early College High School serve?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Las Cruces Public Schools.
How many students attend Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School reported 549 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 549 students and 63 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 Arrowhead Park Early College High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Las Cruces Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arrowhead Park Early College High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% 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 Arrowhead Park Early College High School in?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools, based in Las Cruces, NM, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arrowhead Park Early College High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Las Cruces High (2 mi), Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation (2.1 mi), Centennial High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.