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Enrollment
747
High
DISTRICT 1,530 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOBBS·NCES 350126000348
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH
1401 E. SANGER, HOBBS, NM 88240 · (575) 433-0300 · Lea County
GRADES 09–10HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL747 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
17.3:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
528 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 90%
Community
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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 | 747 | 100% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · 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
Schools most like HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH this school | 747 | 70.7% | N/A |
| HOBBS HIGH HOBBS | 2,312 | 65.1% | N/A |
| ALBUQUERQUE HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,568 | 89.1% | N/A |
| CLOVIS HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY CLOVIS | 482 | 85.9% | N/A |
| HEALTH LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 233 | 68.7% | N/A |
| ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 350 | 50.9% | N/A |
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 HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 747 | #47 of 212 | #2 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #79 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.0% | #70 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.7% | #116 of 147 | #4 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.8% | #32 of 44 | 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
747
+3 (+0%) vs 2020
+56% since 1990-91, when it was 479
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 20.1:1
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 | 747 | 43.2 | 17.3:1 | 71% (528) |
| 2023-24 | 828 | 40.1 | 20.6:1 | 59% (491) |
| 2022-23 | 772 | 41.1 | 18.8:1 | 100% (772) |
| 2020-21 | 744 | 37 | 20.1:1 | 100% (741) |
| 2017-18 | 720 | 36.5 | 19.7:1 | 52% (376) |
| 2015-16 | 719 | 42 | 17.1:1 | 52% (375) |
| 2010-11 | 569 | 37 | 15.4:1 | 48% (275) |
| 2000-01 | 500 | 35 | 14.3:1 | 85% (427) |
| 1990-91 | 479 | 27 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (720 to 747); teachers up 18% (36.5 to 43.2).
About HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH is a large high school that serves part of HOBBS, New Mexico. The school enrolls 747 students in grades 9 through 10. On average, high schools in New Mexico enroll around 450, and this school is 66% larger than that mark.
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH belongs to HOBBS, a district of 18 schools and 10,097 students.
The share of Hispanic students at HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH is 79%, a majority. Smaller groups are 16% White and 3% Black. For comparison, the population of Lea County is roughly 63% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 35, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 43.2 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 17.3:1. The gap from the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is 5.6 students per teacher. By family income, 71% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Lea County is close, at 73%.
In Lea County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $68,015, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. The county has 38 public schools and about 15,126 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, HOBBS HIGH, is about 0.2 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
The school's size has been steady, with 744 students in 2020-21 and 747 in 2024-25. Students per teacher dropped from 20.1 in 2020-21 to 17.3 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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 HOBBS
- HOBBS HIGHHigh · 2,312 students
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 822 students
- HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 808 students
- HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYElementary · 532 students
- SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYElementary · 472 students
Other schools in HOBBS
- HOBBS HIGHHigh · 2,312 students
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 822 students
- HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 808 students
- HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYElementary · 532 students
- SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYElementary · 472 students
Nearby schools
- HOBBS HIGH0.2 mi · 2,312
- TAYLOR ELEMENTARY0.5 mi · 426
- MURRAY ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 422
- BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 330
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 822
- WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 297
Frequently asked questions
About HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH?
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH enrolls approximately 747 students in grades 09-10.
What grades does HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH serve?
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH serves grades 09-10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH is approximately 17.3:1 (43 FTE teachers).
How diverse is HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH?
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH reports a student body of 16% White, 79% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH public or private?
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by HOBBS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.