Sierra Blanca High School serves 30 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
84%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sierra Blanca High School?
30 students attend Sierra Blanca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sierra Blanca High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Blanca High School?
Sierra Blanca High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sierra Blanca High School offer ?
Sierra Blanca High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sierra Blanca High School part of?
Sierra Blanca High School is part of Juvenile Justice School District.
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