Silver High School

3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Silver 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 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : 7% (Top 1%)
  • : 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver High School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
631 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Silver High School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
(18-19)
7%
21%
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(18-19)
27%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
72%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Silver High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Silver High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
66%
This chart display graduation rate of Silver High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver High School?
The graduation rate of Silver High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Silver High School?
631 students attend Silver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Silver High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver High School?
Silver High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver High School offer ?
Silver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver High School part of?
Silver High School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   9/27/2010
New administration. Lost some of the best teachers. Seems to be going downhill fast.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • : 7% (Top 1%)
  • : 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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