Mora High School

#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Mora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mora High School's student population of 130 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Mora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mora High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#181 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Mora High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mora High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Mora High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
97%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mora High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Mora High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Mora High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mora High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
21%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mora High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mora High School's ranking?
Mora High School is ranked #181 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mora High School?
The graduation rate of Mora High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Mora High School?
130 students attend Mora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mora High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mora High School?
Mora High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mora High School offer ?
Mora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mora High School part of?
Mora High School is part of Mora Independent Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/17/2011
Sounds like a great school. Academics, Music, Sports
- Posted by Parent - trets

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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