Raton High School is a public senior high school in Raton, New Mexico. It is a part of the Raton Public Schools district.
Serving 350 students in grades 7-12, Raton 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 15-19% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raton High serves the entire district of Raton, NM, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1009.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 35.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raton High School's student population of 350 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Raton 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 Raton High School is 0.42, 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
#543 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
28%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-84%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raton High School's ranking?
Raton High School is ranked #543 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?
15-19% 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 Raton High School?
The graduation rate of Raton High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Raton High School?
350 students attend Raton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Raton High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raton High School?
Raton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raton High School offer ?
Raton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raton High School part of?
Raton High School is part of Raton School District.
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