Taos High School, founded in 1917, is the public high school in Taos, New Mexico, United States. A part of the Taos Municipal Schools school district, is located outside of Taos Pueblo, at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Serving 749 students in grades 9-12, Taos High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taos High School's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Rankings
Taos High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taos High School is 0.45, 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
#382 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
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 (15-16)
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taos High School's ranking?
Taos High School is ranked #382 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Taos High School often compared to?
Taos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taos Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taos High School?
The graduation rate of Taos High School is 69%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Taos High School?
749 students attend Taos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Taos High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taos High School?
Taos High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taos High School offer ?
Taos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taos High School part of?
Taos High School is part of Taos School District.
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