Serving 704 students in grades 9-12, Kirtland Central 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 704 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Kirtland Central 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 Kirtland Central High School is 0.35, 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirtland Central High School?
The graduation rate of Kirtland Central High School is 78%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Kirtland Central High School?
704 students attend Kirtland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kirtland Central High School students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirtland Central High School?
Kirtland Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirtland Central High School offer ?
Kirtland Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirtland Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 704 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
