For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 828 students in Portales, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Portales, NM is Portales High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portales, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Portales have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Portales, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Portales High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Portales, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portales High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Portales, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Portales, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Portales, NM include Portales High School.
How many public high schools are located in Portales, NM?
1 public high schools are located in Portales, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales, NM?
Portales, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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