Gadsden High School, originally named Valley High School, is a public high school in unincorporated Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States, with an Las Cruces postal address. Gadsden High School is administered by Gadsden Independent School District.
Serving 1,219 students in grades 9-12, Gadsden 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 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gadsden High serves the northwest part of its school district in Anthony, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 521 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 39 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gadsden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gadsden High School's student population of 1,219 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gadsden 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 Gadsden High School is 0.04, 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
#751 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
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)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gadsden High School's ranking?
Gadsden High School is ranked #751 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Gadsden High School often compared to?
Gadsden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Cruces High School, Hatch Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gadsden High School?
The graduation rate of Gadsden High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Gadsden High School?
1,219 students attend Gadsden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gadsden High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gadsden High School?
Gadsden High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gadsden High School offer ?
Gadsden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gadsden High School part of?
Gadsden High School is part of Gadsden School District.
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