Cliff High School

622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 96 students in grades 7-12, Cliff High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cliff High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
96 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Cliff High School ranks within the top 30% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cliff High School is 0.33, 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)
#55 out of 217 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
25%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cliff 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%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cliff 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
17%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
80%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Cliff High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cliff High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cliff High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cliff High School's ranking?
Cliff High School is ranked #55 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cliff High School?
The graduation rate of Cliff High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cliff High School?
96 students attend Cliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cliff High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliff High School?
Cliff High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cliff High School offer ?
Cliff High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cliff High School part of?
Cliff High School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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