Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Cloudcroft High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cloudcroft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cloudcroft High School's student population of 113 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cloudcroft High School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloudcroft High School is 0.40, 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
#183 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloudcroft High School's ranking?
Cloudcroft High School is ranked #183 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cloudcroft High School often compared to?
Cloudcroft High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamogordo High School, Holloman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cloudcroft High School?
The graduation rate of Cloudcroft High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cloudcroft High School?
113 students attend Cloudcroft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cloudcroft High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cloudcroft High School?
Cloudcroft High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cloudcroft High School offer ?
Cloudcroft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cloudcroft High School part of?
Cloudcroft High School is part of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools School District.
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