Rocinante High School
Tel:
(505) 324-9840
Rocinante High School serves 219 students in grades 9-12.
Rocinante High School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Rocinante High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rocinante High School's student population of 219 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Rankings
Rocinante High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 717 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rocinante High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #626 out of 717 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 15-19% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 38% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 60% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 27% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 40-49% | 74% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Farmington Municipal Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rocinante High School is San Juan College High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Heights Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmington Heights Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 704 students10
0.3 miles
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840 0.3 6-8 704 - Farmington Mesa Verde Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
0.4 miles
3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840 0.4 K-5 470 - Farmington San Juan College High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-10 | 150 students10
0.9 miles
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986 0.9 9-10 150 - Farmington Animas Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 32%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 465 students10
1.1 miles
1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840 1.1 K-5 465 - Farmington Hermosa Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 39%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 632 students10
1.2 miles
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-9840 1.2 6-8 632
School Reviews
| 5 9/28/2020 I love Rocinante. The teachers personalize education and take time to get to know my child. Thanks Rocinante staff for caring about our kids! - Posted by Parent - Family member |
| 5 9/13/2013 A school where teachers have additional care and responsibility which forms a bond between the student and teachers which creates a healthy relationship between the students and their peers. Parents if not sure about this from what you heard or have been told just keep in mind of your childs success not other peoples insurcurities by a school that is diiffert and widely diverse. Have a great day! - Posted by Student/Alumni - 1038c |
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