Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Fort Sumner High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Sumner High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Sumner High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Sumner High School is 0.53, 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
#287 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Sumner High School's ranking?
Fort Sumner High School is ranked #287 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Sumner High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Fort Sumner High School?
74 students attend Fort Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fort Sumner High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Sumner High School?
Fort Sumner High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Sumner High School offer ?
Fort Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Sumner High School part of?
Fort Sumner High School is part of Fort Sumner Municipal Schools School District.
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