Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, Pojoaque 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pojoaque High School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pojoaque High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pojoaque High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
12%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pojoaque High School's ranking?
Pojoaque High School is ranked #435 out of 810 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pojoaque High School?
The graduation rate of Pojoaque High School is 75-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Pojoaque High School?
636 students attend Pojoaque High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pojoaque High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pojoaque High School?
Pojoaque High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pojoaque High School offer ?
Pojoaque High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pojoaque High School part of?
Pojoaque High School is part of Pojoaque Valley School District.
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