Serving 303 students in grades 9-12, Tularosa 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tularosa High serves the entire district of Tularosa, NM, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,395.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 43.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tularosa High School's student population of 303 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tularosa 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 Tularosa High School is 0.66, 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
#666 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
30%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
45%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
23%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)75-79%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tularosa High School's ranking?
Tularosa High School is ranked #666 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tularosa High School often compared to?
Tularosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mescalero Apache School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tularosa High School?
The graduation rate of Tularosa High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tularosa High School?
303 students attend Tularosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tularosa High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tularosa High School?
Tularosa High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tularosa High School offer ?
Tularosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tularosa High School part of?
Tularosa High School is part of Tularosa School District.
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