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Cloudcroft High School

310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317

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Cloudcroft High School serves 134 students in grades 9-12.

Cloudcroft High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cloudcroft High School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cloudcroft High School is ranked within the top 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 Cloudcroft High School is 0.28, which is less 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

#78 out of 217 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

25%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-79%

58%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

12%

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Asian

Hispanic

11%

62%

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Black

White

84%

21%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.28

0.57

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

77%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cloudcroft 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 Cloudcroft High School's ranking?

Cloudcroft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21-39% 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 Cloudcroft High School?

The graduation rate of Cloudcroft High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Cloudcroft High School?

134 students attend Cloudcroft High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Cloudcroft High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Cloudcroft High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Cloudcroft High School offer ?

Cloudcroft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Cloudcroft High School part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education