Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, Roswell 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 4% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 1,437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roswell High serves the southwest part of its school district in Roswell, NM, encompassing an area of approximately 76.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roswell High School's student population of 1,437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Rankings
Roswell 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 Roswell High School is 0.27, 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
#749 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
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
67%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
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 (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roswell High School's ranking?
Roswell High School is ranked #749 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Roswell High School often compared to?
Roswell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goddard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roswell High School?
The graduation rate of Roswell High School is 67%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Roswell High School?
1,437 students attend Roswell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Roswell High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roswell High School?
Roswell High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roswell High School offer ?
Roswell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roswell High School part of?
Roswell High School is part of Roswell School District.
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