Kirtland Central High School is located in the town of Kirtland, New Mexico, United States. Its colors are purple and gold and their mascot is the Bronco. KCHS is a part of the Central Consolidated School District along with Newcomb High School and Shiprock High School.
Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Kirtland Central 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 6-9% (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 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirtland Central High School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Broncos
Average Class Size
19 students
School Rankings
Kirtland Central 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 Kirtland Central High School is 0.39, 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
#673 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
77%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
8%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirtland Central High School's ranking?
Kirtland Central High School is ranked #673 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Kirtland Central High School often compared to?
Kirtland Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedra Vista High School, Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Kirtland Central High School?
The graduation rate of Kirtland Central High School is 78%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Kirtland Central High School?
743 students attend Kirtland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kirtland Central High School students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirtland Central High School?
Kirtland Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirtland Central High School offer ?
Kirtland Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirtland Central High School part of?
Kirtland Central High School is part of Central School District.
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