Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Lordsburg 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 ≤20% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lordsburg High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lordsburg school district, covering approximately 1,136.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone takes about 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge being 35.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lordsburg High School's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Shaping Our Future, One Child at a Time
School Rankings
Lordsburg 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 Lordsburg High School is 0.18, 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
#600 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
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
≥80%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
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 (15-16)
7%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-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 Lordsburg High School's ranking?
Lordsburg High School is ranked #600 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?
≤20% 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 Lordsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Lordsburg High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Lordsburg High School?
121 students attend Lordsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lordsburg High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lordsburg High School?
Lordsburg High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lordsburg High School offer ?
Lordsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lordsburg High School part of?
Lordsburg High School is part of Lordsburg School District.
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