Gadsden Independent School District is proud to celebrate a major achievement for several of its high schools, which have been recognized among the top-performing schools in New Mexico for graduation rates.

According to the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Cohort 2025 Graduation Rate report, multiple Gadsden ISD schools ranked among the Top 10 high schools statewide for graduation rates, highlighting the dedication of students, teachers, families, and school leaders across the district. 

Outstanding Graduation Rates

Several Gadsden ISD schools achieved exceptional graduation rates for the Class of 2025:

• Alta Vista Early College High School – 100% graduation rate
  

  • Ranked among the Top schools in New Mexico for graduation rates among smaller high schools

• Santa Teresa High School – 94.54% graduation rate
  

  • Ranked #2 in the entire state of New Mexico among large high schools
    

  • Also recognized for one of the highest graduation growth rates statewide with a +5.54% increase
    

• Gadsden High School – 89.80% graduation rate
  

  • Ranked among the Top 10 high schools in New Mexico for graduation rates among schools with more than 300 students
    

• Chaparral High School – 89.50% graduation rate
  

  • Also ranked among the Top 10 high schools statewide in its size category
    

These results place multiple Gadsden ISD campuses among the highest-performing schools in the state, demonstrating the district’s continued commitment to ensuring that every student graduates ready for college, career, and life.

A Commitment to Student Success

The New Mexico Public Education Department highlighted that Gadsden ISD has maintained persistently high graduation rates across multiple years, noting that the district has taken significant steps to strengthen student success by focusing on:

• Improved data monitoring related to attendance, course completion, and student mobility
  

• Use of a Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS) to identify and assist students who need additional help
  

• Participation in the Panorama Survey to strengthen school culture and student engagement
  

• Strong career and technical education pathways, including Perkins and NextGen CTE programs 
  

These strategies help ensure students stay on track to graduate and pursue meaningful opportunities after high school.

Celebrating Our Students and Educators

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of students who worked hard to earn their diplomas, educators who supported them every step of the way, and families and community members who continue to champion student success across the district.

Gadsden ISD congratulates the students, teachers, counselors, administrators, and families who made this accomplishment possible.