Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Quemado High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quemado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Quemado High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quemado High School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quemado 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
#135 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quemado High School's ranking?
Quemado High School is ranked #135 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quemado High School?
The graduation rate of Quemado High School is 80%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Quemado High School?
71 students attend Quemado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Quemado High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quemado High School?
Quemado High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quemado High School offer ?
Quemado High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Quemado High School part of?
Quemado High School is part of Quemado Independent Schools School District.
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