Lovington High School is the public senior high school of Lovington, New Mexico. Its colors are Royal Blue and White and its mascot is a Wildcat. It is a part of Lovington Municipal Schools.
Serving 746 students in grades 10-12, Lovington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovington High's attendance zone covers the entire Lovington, NM school district, encompassing approximately 991.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 29.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lovington High School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
CREATE. ACHIEVE. TRANSFORM. SUCCEED.
School Rankings
Lovington 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 Lovington High School is 0.29, 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
#585 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovington High School's ranking?
Lovington High School is ranked #585 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lovington High School often compared to?
Lovington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artesia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovington High School?
The graduation rate of Lovington High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Lovington High School?
746 students attend Lovington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lovington High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovington High School?
Lovington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovington High School offer ?
Lovington High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lovington High School part of?
Lovington High School is part of Lovington School District.
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