Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Medical Academy explained

Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Medical Academy
Motto:Failure is not an option
Address:3400 South Espina St
Location:Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
Country:United States
Coordinates:32.274°N -106.7395°W
Type:Public high school
District:Las Cruces Public Schools
Superintendent:Greg Ewing
Principal:Gabriela Alaniz
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:311 (2018-19)[1]
Ratio:16.92
Teaching Staff:20.04 (FTE)
Mascot:Trailblazers
Colors:Maroon, Gold and Black

Arrowhead Park Early College High School and Medical Academy is a high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is the newest high school inside Doña Ana County. The school specializes in graduating its students with at least a two-year college degree. The school opened in July 2010 and has 311 students as of most current data.[2] There is a 26.92 student/teacher ratio.[2] It is a part of Las Cruces Public Schools.

Entrance

In order to be accepted into either the STEM school or Medical Academy the students must go through an application process in the winter of their eighth grade year. Roughly 90 students are enrolled each year from this application process.

Purpose

The school was formed by Las Cruces Public Schools due to overcrowding at the four high schools in the city of Las Cruces. It was also formed as an alternative to the other 4 schools.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. August 5, 2022.
  2. Web site: About Us - APECHS. sites.google.com. 2017-02-28.