Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Portales 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portales High School's student population of 807 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portales 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 Portales High School is 0.48, 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
#435 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portales High School's ranking?
Portales High School is ranked #435 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portales High School?
The graduation rate of Portales High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Portales High School?
807 students attend Portales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Portales High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portales High School?
Portales High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portales High School offer ?
Portales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Portales High School part of?
Portales High School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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