Fort Sumner High School

1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Fort Sumner High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fort Sumner High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Sumner High School ranks within the top 20% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Sumner High School is 0.53, 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)
#41 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥50%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Sumner 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.
≥50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Sumner 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
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
54%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Fort Sumner 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 Fort Sumner 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%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 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 Fort Sumner High School's ranking?
Fort Sumner High School is ranked #41 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Sumner High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Fort Sumner High School?
74 students attend Fort Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fort Sumner High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Sumner High School?
Fort Sumner High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Sumner High School offer ?
Fort Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Sumner High School part of?
Fort Sumner High School is part of Fort Sumner Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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