San Juan College is a public community college in Farmington, New Mexico. Founded in 1956 as a branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, San Juan College became an independent community college following a county election in 1981.
Serving 297 students in grades 9-12, San Juan College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Juan College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
San Juan College High School's student population of 297 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
San Juan College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Juan College High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#55 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
18%
12%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)97%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Juan College High School's ranking?
San Juan College High School is ranked #55 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are San Juan College High School often compared to?
San Juan College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington High School, Piedra Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Juan College High School?
The graduation rate of San Juan College High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend San Juan College High School?
297 students attend San Juan College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of San Juan College High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Juan College High School?
San Juan College High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does San Juan College High School offer ?
San Juan College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Juan College High School part of?
San Juan College High School is part of Farmington School District.
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