Newcomb High School

Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Newcomb 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Newcomb High School's student population of 268 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Newcomb 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 Newcomb High School is 0.13, 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)
#193 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newcomb 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.
≤20%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newcomb 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
93%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Newcomb High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
White
n/a
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Newcomb High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Newcomb High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Newcomb 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 Newcomb 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 (04-05)
8%
10%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newcomb High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 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 Newcomb High School's ranking?
Newcomb High School is ranked #193 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomb High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomb High School is 72%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Newcomb High School?
268 students attend Newcomb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Newcomb High School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomb High School?
Newcomb High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcomb High School offer ?
Newcomb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newcomb High School part of?
Newcomb High School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   2/3/2014
Well the school I'm attending is Tohatchi High School and its not really challenging so since Newcomb High School is a close school, I just want to know if it is a challenging school and if they have hard courses, if so then I would like to attend.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - begay

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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