Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Estancia 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Estancia High's attendance zone covers the entire Estancia, NM school district, encompassing approximately 1,064.1 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 36.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estancia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Estancia High School's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estancia 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 Estancia High School is 0.44, 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
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estancia High School's ranking?
Estancia High School is ranked #509 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Estancia High School often compared to?
Estancia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moriarty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estancia High School?
The graduation rate of Estancia High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Estancia High School?
184 students attend Estancia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Estancia High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estancia High School?
Estancia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Estancia High School offer ?
Estancia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estancia High School part of?
Estancia High School is part of Estancia School District.
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