Piedra Vista High School

5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12, Piedra Vista 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 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 1,578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 86% (Top 20% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Piedra Vista High School's student population of 1,578 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,578 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Piedra Vista 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 Piedra Vista High School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#515 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Piedra Vista High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piedra Vista 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.
29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piedra Vista 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.
47%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Piedra Vista 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
30%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Piedra Vista High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Piedra Vista High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Piedra Vista 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%
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White
30%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Piedra Vista 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 Piedra Vista High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Piedra Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
86%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Piedra Vista 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
44%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piedra Vista 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
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Piedra Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piedra Vista High School's ranking?
Piedra Vista High School is ranked #515 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Piedra Vista High School often compared to?
Piedra Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington High School, Aztec High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedra Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Piedra Vista High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Piedra Vista High School?
1,578 students attend Piedra Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Piedra Vista High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedra Vista High School?
Piedra Vista High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piedra Vista High School offer ?
Piedra Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piedra Vista High School part of?
Piedra Vista High School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   12/17/2016
This is the best school in the county and even surrounding counties, High expectations and more focused on school compared to Farmington High school. Very preppy which is nice in some ways. If you want your child to get a good education I would definitely recommend having them come here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jonessa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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