Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Valencia 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Valencia 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 Valencia 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valencia High School?
The graduation rate of Valencia High School is 82%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Valencia High School?
887 students attend Valencia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Valencia High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia High School?
Valencia High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valencia High School offer ?
Valencia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valencia High School part of?
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