Hobbs High School

800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,109 students in grades 9-12, Hobbs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hobbs High School's student population of 2,109 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,109 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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School Rankings

Hobbs 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 Hobbs High School is 0.43, 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)
#135 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hobbs 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.
50-54%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hobbs 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
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
73%
62%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Hobbs High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Hobbs 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 (19-20)
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hobbs High School's ranking?
Hobbs High School is ranked #135 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hobbs High School?
The graduation rate of Hobbs High School is 87%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Hobbs High School?
2,109 students attend Hobbs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hobbs High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hobbs High School?
Hobbs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hobbs High School offer ?
Hobbs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hobbs High School part of?
Hobbs High School is part of Hobbs Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 87% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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