Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Laguna-acoma 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laguna-Acoma High serves the eastern part of the Grants, NM school district, covering approximately 1,259.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 36 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laguna-acoma High School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Laguna-acoma 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 Laguna-acoma High School is 0.15, 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
#720 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
92%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-79%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laguna-acoma High School's ranking?
Laguna-acoma High School is ranked #720 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna-acoma High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna-acoma High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Laguna-acoma High School?
193 students attend Laguna-acoma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Laguna-acoma High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laguna-acoma High School?
Laguna-acoma High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laguna-acoma High School offer ?
Laguna-acoma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laguna-acoma High School part of?
Laguna-acoma High School is part of Grants School District.
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