Broad Horizons Alt. High School serves 42 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Broad Horizons Alt. High School?
42 students attend Broad Horizons Alt. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Broad Horizons Alt. High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad Horizons Alt. High School?
Broad Horizons Alt. High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broad Horizons Alt. High School offer ?
Broad Horizons Alt. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Broad Horizons Alt. High School part of?
Broad Horizons Alt. High School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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