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ESTANCIA HIGH

9TH AND JOSEPH AVE, ESTANCIA, NM 87016 · (505) 384-2001 · Torrance County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL184 STUDENTS
Enrollment
184
High
DISTRICT 144 · STATE 450
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
184 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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
Grade 9
48
Grade 10
40
Grade 11
51
Grade 12
45
Student demographics
White
4122%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
13272%
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 63%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
42%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
42%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 12%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10155%
Female
8345%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
184
-12 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 12.5:1
% White
22%
was 31%
% Hispanic
72%
was 66%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About ESTANCIA HIGH

Located at 9TH AND JOSEPH AVE, in ESTANCIA, New Mexico, ESTANCIA HIGH is a small senior high that teaches 184 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within ESTANCIA. Compared to the state average of about 450 students per school, that is 59% smaller than typical.

Across the 4 schools in ESTANCIA (575 students total), ESTANCIA HIGH accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, ESTANCIA HIGH logs that Hispanic students make up the majority at 72%. Beyond that, the school shows 22% White, 2% multiracial, 2% Native American. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 43%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.9:1, putting ESTANCIA HIGH tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Torrance County indicate median household earnings sit near $57,842, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Torrance County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,258 students), of which ESTANCIA HIGH is one.

The closest other public school is ESTANCIA MIDDLE, roughly 0.1 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

ESTANCIA HIGH operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. ESTANCIA HIGH's enrollment has declined 6% since 2018, when it stood at 196 (now 184). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 31% to 22%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for ESTANCIA HIGH typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Torrance County at a glance

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Population
15,490
Census ACS
Median income
$57,842
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,258 students

Quick facts

School name
ESTANCIA HIGH
District
ESTANCIA
Address
9TH AND JOSEPH AVE, ESTANCIA, NM 87016
Phone
(505) 384-2001
County
Torrance County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
184
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
184 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
350093000279
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About ESTANCIA HIGH
What is the total enrollment at ESTANCIA HIGH?
ESTANCIA HIGH enrolls approximately 184 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does ESTANCIA HIGH serve?
ESTANCIA HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at ESTANCIA HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at ESTANCIA HIGH is approximately 13.4:1 (14 FTE teachers).
How diverse is ESTANCIA HIGH?
ESTANCIA HIGH reports a student body of 22% White, 72% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is ESTANCIA HIGH in?
ESTANCIA HIGH is part of ESTANCIA.
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