Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Questa 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Questa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Questa High School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Questa High School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Questa High School?
The graduation rate of Questa High School is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Questa High School?
100 students attend Questa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Questa High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Questa High School?
Questa High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Questa High School offer ?
Questa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Questa High School part of?
Questa High School is part of Questa Independent Schools School District.
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