Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Early College Opportunities 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College Opportunities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early College Opportunities's student population of 137 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Early College Opportunities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College Opportunities is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
78%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)67%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College Opportunities's ranking?
Early College Opportunities is ranked #412 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College Opportunities?
The graduation rate of Early College Opportunities is 67%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Early College Opportunities?
137 students attend Early College Opportunities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Early College Opportunities students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early College Opportunities?
Early College Opportunities has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early College Opportunities offer ?
Early College Opportunities offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early College Opportunities part of?
Early College Opportunities is part of Santa Fe School District.
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