Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Jemez Valley 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jemez Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jemez Valley High School's student population of 93 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jemez Valley High School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
73%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jemez Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Jemez Valley High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Jemez Valley High School?
93 students attend Jemez Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jemez Valley High School students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemez Valley High School?
Jemez Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jemez Valley High School offer ?
Jemez Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jemez Valley High School part of?
Jemez Valley High School is part of Jemez Valley Public Schools School District.
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