Enrollment
138
High
DISTRICT 143 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLOUDCROFT·NCES 350054000207
CLOUDCROFT HIGH
310 JAMES CANYON HWY, CLOUDCROFT, NM 88317 · (575) 601-4416 · Otero County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL138 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
55 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 51 | 37% |
| Grade 10 | 38 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 32 | 23% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within CLOUDCROFT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CLOUDCROFT HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOUDCROFT HIGH this school | 138 | 39.9% | N/A |
| DORA HIGH DORA | 94 | 45.7% | 62.8% |
| DES MOINES HIGH DES MOINES | 50 | 34.0% | N/A |
| CAPITAN HIGH CAPITAN | 134 | 28.4% | N/A |
| TATUM HIGH TATUM | 129 | 43.4% | N/A |
| ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SILVER CITY | 201 | 47.3% | 58.0% |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CLOUDCROFT HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 138 | #136 of 212 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.9% | #129 of 147 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
138
+4 (+3%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 159
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 138 | 13.5 | 10.2:1 | 40% (55) |
| 2023-24 | 125 | 12.2 | 10.2:1 | 42% (53) |
| 2022-23 | 113 | 12.2 | 9.3:1 | 45% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 134 | 10 | 13.4:1 | 50% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 134 | 9.6 | 14.0:1 | 45% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 122 | 11 | 11.1:1 | 31% (38) |
| 2010-11 | 138 | N/A | N/A | 27% (37) |
| 2000-01 | 188 | 15 | 12.5:1 | 22% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 159 | 9 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CLOUDCROFT HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (134 to 138); teachers up 41% (9.6 to 13.5).
About CLOUDCROFT HIGH
CLOUDCROFT HIGH is a very small high school in New Mexico, with an address in CLOUDCROFT. Students in grades 9 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 138 students. High schools in New Mexico average about 450 students, which makes this school 69% below average.
CLOUDCROFT has 3 schools and 429 students, and CLOUDCROFT HIGH is one of those schools.
The largest group at CLOUDCROFT HIGH is White students, at 73%. Other students are 20% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. By comparison, Otero County residents are about 54% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, CLOUDCROFT HIGH scores 42%.
The school had 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. Across high schools in New Mexico, the average ratio is 22.9:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 40%. Compared with the 96% average for public schools in Otero County, the school's rate is lower.
The school's county is Otero County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $55,876, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of people live in poverty. There are 26 public schools in the county, enrolling about 7,639, CLOUDCROFT HIGH among them.
CLOUDCROFT MIDDLE is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. CLOUDCROFT HIGH is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 3%, from 134 to 138. The school's ratio dropped from 13.4:1 to 10.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Otero County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
68,816
Census ACS
Median income
$55,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,639 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CLOUDCROFT
- CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARYElementary · 186 students
- CLOUDCROFT MIDDLEMiddle · 105 students
Other schools in CLOUDCROFT
- CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARYElementary · 186 students
- CLOUDCROFT MIDDLEMiddle · 105 students
Nearby schools
- CLOUDCROFT MIDDLE0.2 mi · 105
- CLOUDCROFT ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 186
- HIGH ROLLS MOUNTAIN PARK ELEMENTARY5.3 mi · 21
- BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY11.3 mi · 222
- SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY11.8 mi · 436
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLE11.9 mi · 513
Frequently asked questions
About CLOUDCROFT HIGHHow many students attend CLOUDCROFT HIGH?
CLOUDCROFT HIGH enrolls approximately 138 students in grades 09-12.
Is CLOUDCROFT HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
CLOUDCROFT HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does CLOUDCROFT HIGH have?
CLOUDCROFT HIGH employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at CLOUDCROFT HIGH?
At CLOUDCROFT HIGH, the student body is approximately 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is CLOUDCROFT HIGH public or private?
CLOUDCROFT HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by CLOUDCROFT.
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