Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Tucumcari 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari High School is 0.44, 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.
Tucumcari High School is ranked #581 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tucumcari High School?
The graduation rate of Tucumcari High School is 70-74%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tucumcari High School?
211 students attend Tucumcari High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tucumcari High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucumcari High School?
Tucumcari High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tucumcari High School offer ?
Tucumcari High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tucumcari High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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