Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Tularosa 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% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tularosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tularosa High School's student population of 272 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tularosa 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 Tularosa High School is 0.67, 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
#648 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
30%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
44%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65-69%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tularosa High School's ranking?
Tularosa High School is ranked #648 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tularosa High School often compared to?
Tularosa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mescalero Apache School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tularosa High School?
The graduation rate of Tularosa High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tularosa High School?
272 students attend Tularosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Tularosa High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tularosa High School?
Tularosa High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tularosa High School offer ?
Tularosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tularosa High School part of?
Tularosa High School is part of Tularosa Municipal Schools School District.
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