Bloomfield High School is a school located in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The high school's attendance area covers the town and communities south and east of Bloomfield along US 550 and US 64.
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Bloomfield 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloomfield High School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Bloomfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomfield High School is 0.70, 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
#733 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
41%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
29%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)86%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomfield High School's ranking?
Bloomfield High School is ranked #733 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bloomfield High School often compared to?
Bloomfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aztec High School, Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bloomfield High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Bloomfield High School?
764 students attend Bloomfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bloomfield High School students are American Indian, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomfield High School offer ?
Bloomfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomfield High School part of?
Bloomfield High School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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