Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Belen 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Belen High School's student population of 1,027 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belen High School is 0.36, 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
#487 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
78%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belen High School's ranking?
Belen High School is ranked #487 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Belen High School often compared to?
Belen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Lunas High School, Belen Infinity High School, Valencia 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belen High School?
The graduation rate of Belen High School is 78%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Belen High School?
1,027 students attend Belen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belen High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belen High School?
Belen High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belen High School offer ?
Belen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belen High School part of?
Belen High School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.
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