Serving 736 students in grades 9-12, Taos 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taos High School's student population of 736 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taos 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 Taos High School is 0.46, 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
#118 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
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 Taos High School's ranking?
Taos High School is ranked #118 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Taos High School often compared to?
Taos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taos Academy by visitors of our site.
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 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taos High School?
The graduation rate of Taos High School is 72%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Taos High School?
736 students attend Taos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Taos High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taos High School?
Taos High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos High School offer ?
Taos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taos High School part of?
Taos High School is part of Taos Municipal Schools School District.
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