Enrollment
221
High
DISTRICT 249 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EUNICE·NCES 350096000622
EUNICE HIGH
1101 19TH STREET, EUNICE, NM 88231 · (575) 394-2332 · Lea County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL221 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
110 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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 | 53 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 58 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 57 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 53 | 24% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · 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 EUNICE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EUNICE HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNICE HIGH this school | 221 | 49.8% | N/A |
| TAOS ACADEMY TAOS | 251 | 33.9% | 52.6% |
| FORT SUMNER HIGH FORT SUMNER | 89 | 57.3% | N/A |
| TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL SANTA FE | 256 | 53.9% | 26.7% |
| TATUM HIGH TATUM | 129 | 43.4% | N/A |
| DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 319 | 40.8% | 52.9% |
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 EUNICE HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 221 | #108 of 212 | #5 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #7 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.4% | #52 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.8% | #124 of 147 | #6 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.3% | #54 of 60 | N/A |
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
221
-16 (-7%) vs 2020
-4% since 1990-91, when it was 231
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 13.9:1
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 | 221 | 21.8 | 10.1:1 | 50% (110) |
| 2023-24 | 220 | 14.5 | 15.2:1 | 50% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 219 | 15.8 | 13.9:1 | 57% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 237 | 17 | 13.9:1 | 56% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 224 | 15.5 | 14.5:1 | 59% (132) |
| 2015-16 | 210 | 14 | 15.0:1 | 53% (111) |
| 2010-11 | 180 | 13 | 13.8:1 | 51% (92) |
| 2000-01 | 223 | 15 | 14.9:1 | 32% (72) |
| 1990-91 | 231 | 13 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EUNICE HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (224 to 221); teachers up 41% (15.5 to 21.8).
About EUNICE HIGH
EUNICE HIGH is a small high school in EUNICE, located in EUNICE, New Mexico. It educates 221 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in New Mexico is about 450 students.
EUNICE HIGH is in EUNICE, a district with 748 students across 3 schools.
At EUNICE HIGH, Hispanic students make up 69% of the student body. The school is also 25% White and 5% multiracial. EUNICE HIGH's diversity index is 45%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 10.1 students per teacher and 21.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. About 50% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 73% average among public schools in Lea County.
Within Lea County, the median household income is $68,015, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. In all, Lea County has 38 public schools and roughly 15,126 students.
METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles away. The five-mile area around EUNICE HIGH holds 2 other public schools.
EUNICE HIGH falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 16 students since 2020-21, to 221. By 2024-25, the school had 10.1 students per teacher, compared with 13.9 in 2020-21.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lea County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,733
Census ACS
Median income
$68,015
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
15,126 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EUNICE
- METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARYElementary · 357 students
- CATON MIDDLEMiddle · 170 students
Other schools in EUNICE
- METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARYElementary · 357 students
- CATON MIDDLEMiddle · 170 students
Other Eunice High schools
One other US public school is named Eunice High. EUNICE HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Eunice High SchoolEunice, LA · 606 students
Nearby schools
- METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 357
- CATON MIDDLE0.2 mi · 170
- HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL16.9 mi · 606
- SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY17.4 mi · 472
- EDISON ELEMENTARY17.9 mi · 225
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY17.9 mi · 155
Frequently asked questions
About EUNICE HIGHHow many students attend EUNICE HIGH?
EUNICE HIGH enrolls approximately 221 students in grades 09-12.
Is EUNICE HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
EUNICE HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at EUNICE HIGH?
Approximately 10.1:1 students per teacher at EUNICE HIGH.
What is the student diversity at EUNICE HIGH?
Student demographics at EUNICE HIGH are roughly 25% White, 69% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is EUNICE HIGH in?
EUNICE HIGH is part of EUNICE.
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