Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Penasco 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penasco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Penasco High School's student population of 76 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penasco 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 Penasco High School is 0.27, 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
#414 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penasco High School's ranking?
Penasco High School is ranked #414 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penasco High School?
The graduation rate of Penasco High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Penasco High School?
76 students attend Penasco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Penasco High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penasco High School?
Penasco High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penasco High School offer ?
Penasco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penasco High School part of?
Penasco High School is part of Penasco Independent Schools School District.
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