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Alumni: what's one memory from HOBBS HIGH that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
2,312
High
DISTRICT 1,530 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOBBS·NCES 350126000350
HOBBS HIGH
800 NORTH JEFFERSON, HOBBS, NM 88240 · (575) 433-0200 · Lea County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,312 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
126 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
1,506 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 90%
Community
1
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 | 11 | 0% |
| Grade 10 | 789 | 34% |
| Grade 11 | 722 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 790 | 34% |
Student demographics
39%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 HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOBBS HIGH this school | 2,312 | 65.1% | N/A |
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH HOBBS | 747 | 70.7% | N/A |
| ALBUQUERQUE HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,568 | 89.1% | N/A |
| ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 350 | 50.9% | N/A |
| CLOVIS HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY CLOVIS | 482 | 85.9% | N/A |
| CLOVIS HIGH CLOVIS | 1,506 | 83.0% | 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 HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,312 | #3 of 212 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.4:1 | #89 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.4% | #64 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.1% | #119 of 147 | #5 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.5% | #9 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
2,312
+308 (+15%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 1,524
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 19.8:1
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 | 2,312 | 125.5 | 18.4:1 | 65% (1,506) |
| 2023-24 | 2,291 | 129 | 17.8:1 | 59% (1,353) |
| 2022-23 | 2,216 | 120.4 | 18.4:1 | 100% (2,216) |
| 2020-21 | 2,004 | 101 | 19.8:1 | 100% (2,001) |
| 2017-18 | 1,919 | 96.6 | 19.9:1 | 47% (905) |
| 2015-16 | 1,791 | 96 | 18.7:1 | 46% (825) |
| 2010-11 | 1,607 | 94 | 17.1:1 | 48% (769) |
| 2000-01 | 1,552 | 86 | 18.1:1 | 35% (537) |
| 1990-91 | 1,524 | 78 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOBBS HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (1,919 to 2,312); teachers up 30% (96.6 to 125.5).
About HOBBS HIGH
HOBBS HIGH sits in HOBBS, New Mexico, and is classified as a high school. It teaches 2,312 students in grades 9 through 12. High schools in New Mexico have about 450 students on average; enrollment here is 414% higher.
HOBBS runs 18 schools with a combined 10,097 students. HOBBS HIGH is one of them.
The share of Hispanic students at HOBBS HIGH is 75%, a majority. It is also 20% White and 4% Black. For comparison, the population of Lea County is roughly 63% Hispanic. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 39%.
The school has 125.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 18.4 students per teacher. The average for high schools in New Mexico is 22.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. The school reported 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
In Lea County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $68,015 a year, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting HOBBS HIGH, Lea County has 38 public schools.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH, is the closest to HOBBS HIGH. HOBBS HIGH has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Remote: the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 15% rise, from 2,004 to 2,312. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.8:1 to 18.4:1 over the same years.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at HOBBS HIGH. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
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
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 822 students
- HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 808 students
- HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGHHigh · 747 students
- HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYElementary · 532 students
- SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYElementary · 472 students
Other schools in HOBBS
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 822 students
- HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 808 students
- HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGHHigh · 747 students
- HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 606 students
- COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYElementary · 532 students
- SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYElementary · 472 students
Nearby schools
- HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH0.2 mi · 747
- MURRAY ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 422
- TAYLOR ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 426
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 822
- WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 297
- BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 330
Frequently asked questions
About HOBBS HIGHHow large is HOBBS HIGH?
HOBBS HIGH enrolls approximately 2,312 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does HOBBS HIGH serve?
HOBBS HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at HOBBS HIGH?
Approximately 18.4:1 students per teacher at HOBBS HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HOBBS HIGH?
At HOBBS HIGH, the student body is approximately 20% White, 75% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is HOBBS HIGH public or private?
HOBBS 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.