Serving 713 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 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- 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
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Kirtland Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Kirtland Central High School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.36, 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
#683 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
79%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Kirtland Central High School is ranked #683 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Kirtland Central High School often compared to?
Kirtland Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedra Vista High School, Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
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?
713 students attend Kirtland Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kirtland Central High School students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirtland Central High School?
Kirtland Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
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?
Kirtland Central High School is part of Central Consolidated Schools School District.
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