Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Grady High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grady High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grady High School's student population of 45 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grady High School is 0.54, 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)
(20-21)<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
45%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grady High School often compared to?
Grady High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clovis High School, Melrose High School, Texico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grady High School?
The graduation rate of Grady High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Grady High School?
45 students attend Grady High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Grady High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grady High School?
Grady High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grady High School offer ?
Grady High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grady High School part of?
Grady High School is part of Grady Municipal Schools School District.
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