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Aztec High School

500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
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Tel: (575) 334-9474
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Aztec High School serves 699 students in grades 9-12.
Aztec High School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 77% (Top 50% in NM)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Aztec High School's student population of 699 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
699 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Aztec High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Aztec High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
16%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
35%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
45%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
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Graduation Rate
77%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Aztec Municipal Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aztec High School's ranking?

Aztec High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Aztec High School often compared to?

Aztec High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedra Vista High School by visitors of our site.

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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of Aztec High School?

The graduation rate of Aztec High School is 77%, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Aztec High School?

699 students attend Aztec High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Aztec High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Aztec High School?

Aztec High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Aztec High School offer ?

Aztec High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Aztec High School part of?

Aztec High School is part of Aztec Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 77% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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