Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Cobre 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COBRE HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bayard, NM school district, covering approximately 1,043.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 25 miles and the furthest edge located 34.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cobre High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cobre High School's student population of 257 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cobre 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 Cobre High School is 0.19, 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
#706 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
7%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cobre High School's ranking?
Cobre High School is ranked #706 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cobre High School often compared to?
Cobre High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver High School, Aldo Leopold Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cobre High School?
The graduation rate of Cobre High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Cobre High School?
257 students attend Cobre High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cobre High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cobre High School?
Cobre High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cobre High School offer ?
Cobre High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cobre High School part of?
Cobre High School is part of Cobre School District.
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