Arrowhead Park Early College High School vs Ruidoso High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
549 students
Ruidoso High
Ruidoso · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Park Early College High School Las Cruces, New Mexico | Ruidoso High Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 156 | #81 of 156 |
| National rank | #7497 of 16,910 | #15512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 549 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 11% |
| city | Las Cruces | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 18.7).
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 11%).
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.0).
- •Arrowhead Park Early College High School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowhead Park Early College High School better than Ruidoso High?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead Park Early College High School ranks higher (53.3 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Ruidoso High?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School: 549. Ruidoso High: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Ruidoso High rank in New Mexico?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School is 18th of 156 and Ruidoso High is 81st of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).