Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Dulce 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dulce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dulce High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dulce 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 Dulce High School is 0.24, 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
#559 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
87%
12%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
7%
62%

Black
1%
2%

White
n/a
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)20-29%
66%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dulce High School's ranking?
Dulce High School is ranked #559 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Dulce High School often compared to?
Dulce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pagosa Springs High School, Escalante Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dulce High School?
The graduation rate of Dulce High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Dulce High School?
166 students attend Dulce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dulce High School students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dulce High School?
Dulce High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dulce High School offer ?
Dulce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dulce High School part of?
Dulce High School is part of Dulce School District.
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