Las Cruces Public Schools

Arrowhead Park Medical Academy (APMA) is a freestanding early college high school as part of the Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Arrowhead’s postsecondary partners include Doña Ana Community College (DACC) and New Mexico State University (NMSU). Arrowhead Park utilizes a block schedule that aligns with the college course calendar/schedule. Students attend four courses each semester enabling them to complete eight high school credits per year. In ninth and tenth grade, dual credit courses are integrated into the daily schedule on the APMA campus. During their freshmen and sophomore year, students enroll in three to six college credit hours per semester. Later in their junior and senior years, students are able to enroll in more dual credit courses completing up to 15 college credit hours per semester.
Reflecting the need for Health Occupation workers in our region, APMA students enroll in general Medical pathways preparing them for seamless transition into Bachelors programs in all areas Health Occupations. Technical pathways are also available. Students may pursue completion of an Associate program in a variety of health occupation areas, however the medical associate programs are primary 2 plus 1 programs that students from Arrowhead apply for admission to once they graduate and/or turn 18 years of age.
CONTACT INFORMATION | |
Physical Address | Principal |
3600 Arrowhead Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Gabby Alaniz galaniz@lcps.net 575-527-9540 |
Mailing Address | School Counselor |
3600 Arrowhead Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Eddie Reyna ereyna@lcps.net 575-527-9540 |
Phone | Website |
575-527-9540 | https://sites.google.com/a/lcpsmail.org/apechs/home |
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | |
Physical Address | Superintendent |
505 South Main, Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Dr. Greg Ewing |
Mailing Address | County |
505 South Main, Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Doña Ana |
Phone | Website |
575-527-5800 | http://www.lcps.net/ |
ECHS OVERVIEW | |
ECHS Model | Initial Year Enrollment – 2017-2018 |
Freestanding | Grade 9 = 68 |
Postsecondary Partners | Previous Enrollment – 2018-2019 |
Doña Ana Community College | Grade 9 = 78 |
Postsecondary Certificates | Current Enrollment – 2019-2020 |
Certified Nursing Assistant; EKG Technician; Phlebotomy Technician | Grade 9 = |
Postsecondary Degrees – Associate’s | |
Associate of Science |