Kirtland Central High School

550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Kirtland Central 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 6-9% (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 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 78% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kirtland Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kirtland Central High School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirtland Central 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 Kirtland Central 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#683 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kirtland Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kirtland Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
79%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kirtland Central High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kirtland Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Kirtland Central High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
78%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kirtland Central High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirtland Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirtland Central High School's ranking?
Kirtland Central High School is ranked #683 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Kirtland Central High School often compared to?
Kirtland Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedra Vista High School, Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Kirtland Central High School?
The graduation rate of Kirtland Central High School is 78%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Kirtland Central High School?
713 students attend Kirtland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kirtland Central High School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirtland Central High School?
Kirtland Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirtland Central High School offer ?
Kirtland Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirtland Central High School part of?
Kirtland Central High School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 78% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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