Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Bernalillo 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernalillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernalillo High School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo High School is 0.55, 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
#705 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
46%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernalillo High School's ranking?
Bernalillo High School is ranked #705 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bernalillo High School often compared to?
Bernalillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rancho High School, Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bernalillo High School?
The graduation rate of Bernalillo High School is 72%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Bernalillo High School?
806 students attend Bernalillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bernalillo High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernalillo High School?
Bernalillo High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernalillo High School offer ?
Bernalillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bernalillo High School part of?
Bernalillo High School is part of Bernalillo School District.
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