Valencia High School is a high school that opened in the fall of 2006 in Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. Formerly known as the "Los Lunas Career Academy", the high school serves students on the east side of the Rio Grande, with the exception of students who attended Ann Parish Elementary School.
Serving 960 students in grades 9-12, Valencia 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valencia High serves the eastern part of the Los Lunas school district, covering an area of approximately 90.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valencia High School's student population of 960 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
960 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valencia 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 Valencia High School is 0.46, 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
#531 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Silver
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valencia High School's ranking?
Valencia High School is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Valencia High School often compared to?
Valencia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Lunas High School, Belen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valencia High School?
The graduation rate of Valencia High School is 75%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Valencia High School?
960 students attend Valencia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Valencia High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valencia High School?
Valencia High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valencia High School offer ?
Valencia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valencia High School part of?
Valencia High School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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