Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Opportunity 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
63%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
74%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity High School?
The graduation rate of Opportunity High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Opportunity High School?
83 students attend Opportunity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Opportunity High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity High School?
Opportunity High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Opportunity High School offer ?
Opportunity High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Opportunity High School part of?
Opportunity High School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.
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