Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, San Juan College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Juan College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
San Juan College High School's student population of 284 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Juan College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Juan College High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
17%
12%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)97%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 is San Juan College High School's ranking?
San Juan College High School is ranked #55 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Juan College High School?
The graduation rate of San Juan College High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend San Juan College High School?
284 students attend San Juan College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of San Juan College High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Juan College High School?
San Juan College High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Juan College High School offer ?
San Juan College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Juan College High School part of?
San Juan College High School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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