Enrollment
33
High
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JUVENILE JUSTICE·NCES 350001100973
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY
10015 ROBERT LARNSON, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 · (505) 526-5900 · Doña Ana County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL33 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.2:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
30 students
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 12 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 12 | 36% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 6% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Doña Ana County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 33 | #196 of 212 | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
33
+15 (+83%) vs 2020
-23% since 2010-11, when it was 43
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
was 2.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 33 | 8.4 | 3.9:1 | 91% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 8.2 | 3.9:1 | 91% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 8 | 2.3:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 8 | 2.3:1 | 83% (15) |
| 2017-18 | 18 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 8 | 4.0:1 | 91% (29) |
| 2010-11 | 43 | 7 | 6.1:1 | 93% (40) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY.
About AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is a very small high school found in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 33 students. That is 93% below the average of about 450 students for high schools in New Mexico.
JUVENILE JUSTICE counts 2 schools and 90 students, including AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY.
The largest group at AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is Hispanic students, at 79%. Enrollment also includes 9% White, 6% Black, and 6% multiracial. Doña Ana County as a whole is about 68% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher.
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY lists 8.4 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 3.9 students per teacher. The school's 3.9:1 compares with an average of 22.9:1 for high schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 91% of the student body.
The school's county is Doña Ana County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $56,848 a year, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Doña Ana County number 81, with about 36,561 students.
SOUTHERN NM CORRECTIONS is about 1.4 miles from AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY, the shortest distance to any other public school. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within ten miles.
NCES assigns AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY the locale Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY enrolled 18 in 2020-21 and 33 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. The school's ratio increased from 2.3:1 to 3.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Doña Ana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
224,266
Census ACS
Median income
$56,848
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
36,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JUVENILE JUSTICE
- FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 57 students
- CAMINO NUEVO YOUTHHigh
Other schools in LAS CRUCES
- ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,128 students
- CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,713 students
- LAS CRUCES HIGHHigh · 1,703 students
- MAYFIELD HIGHHigh · 1,327 students
- CAMINO REAL MIDDLEMiddle · 933 students
- MESA MIDDLEMiddle · 728 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTHERN NM CORRECTIONS1.4 mi · 2
- FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY6.2 mi · 405
- PICACHO MIDDLE8.1 mi · 698
- MESILLA ELEMENTARY8.5 mi · 324
- RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE8.6 mi · 46
- MAYFIELD HIGH8.9 mi · 1,327
Frequently asked questions
About AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMYWhat is the total enrollment at AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY?
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY enrolls approximately 33 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY serve?
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY?
Approximately 3.9:1 students per teacher at AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY.
How diverse is AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY?
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY reports a student body of 9% White, 79% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY public or private?
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.