For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 75 students in Penasco, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Penasco, NM is Penasco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Penasco, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penasco High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Penasco, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco High School.
How many public high schools are located in Penasco?
1 public high schools are located in Penasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?
Penasco public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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