Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Belen 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 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,044 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Top 50% 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
Belen 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 Belen High School is 0.38, 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.
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 Belen High School?
The graduation rate of Belen High School is 78%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Belen High School?
1,044 students attend Belen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Belen High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belen High School?
Belen High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belen High School offer ?
Belen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belen High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,044 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Top 50%)
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
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