Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Silver 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 10-14% (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 76% 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: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Silver High School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver 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 Silver High School is 0.43, 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
#487 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
72%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
24%
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
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver High School's ranking?
Silver High School is ranked #487 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Silver High School often compared to?
Silver High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cobre High School, Aldo Leopold Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Silver High School?
The graduation rate of Silver High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Silver High School?
638 students attend Silver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Silver High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver High School?
Silver High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Silver High School offer ?
Silver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver High School part of?
Silver High School is part of Silver Consolidated Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/27/2010
New administration. Lost some of the best teachers. Seems to be going downhill fast.
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