Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Santa Rosa 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Rosa High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Santa Rosa, NM, covering an expansive area of approximately 2,325.2 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 42.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Rosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Santa Rosa High School's student population of 193 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa High School is 0.10, 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
#509 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
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
≥90%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rosa High School's ranking?
Santa Rosa High School is ranked #509 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Rosa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Rosa High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Santa Rosa High School?
193 students attend Santa Rosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Santa Rosa High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Rosa High School?
Santa Rosa High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Rosa High School offer ?
Santa Rosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Rosa High School part of?
Santa Rosa High School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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