Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Ruidoso High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Ruidoso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Ruidoso High School's student population of 532 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Ruidoso High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruidoso High School is 0.62, 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
#326 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
14%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
52%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Ruidoso High School is ranked #326 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruidoso High School?
The graduation rate of Ruidoso High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Ruidoso High School?
532 students attend Ruidoso High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ruidoso High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% 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 Ruidoso High School?
Ruidoso High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruidoso High School offer ?
Ruidoso High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruidoso High School part of?
Ruidoso High School is part of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District.
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