Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Ruidoso High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruidoso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ruidoso High School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#35 out of 217 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
50%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruidoso High School's ranking?
Ruidoso High School is ranked #35 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruidoso High School?
The graduation rate of Ruidoso High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Ruidoso High School?
550 students attend Ruidoso High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ruidoso High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruidoso High School?
Ruidoso High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruidoso High School offer ?
Ruidoso High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruidoso High School part of?
Ruidoso High School is part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District.
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