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What's the biggest difference between KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH and what you expected?
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Enrollment
743
High
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL·NCES 350039000179
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH
550 COUNTY ROAD 6100, KIRTLAND, NM 87417 · (505) 598-5881 · San Juan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL743 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
15.3:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
742 students
DISTRICT 98% · 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 | 213 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 207 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 164 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 159 | 21% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · 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 KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH this school | 743 | 99.9% | N/A |
| Santa Fe Indian School Santa Fe | 701 | 99.6% | N/A |
| SHIPROCK HIGH SHIPROCK | 502 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 362 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Navajo Preparatory School Farmington | 297 | 99.0% | N/A |
| THOREAU HIGH THOREAU | 389 | 88.7% | 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 KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 743 | #49 of 212 | #4 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #60 of 104 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #66 of 113 | #6 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.9% | #56 of 147 | #8 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.2% | #55 of 60 | #6 of 6 |
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
743
+8 (+1%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 794
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 16.7:1
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 | 743 | 48.7 | 15.3:1 | 100% (742) |
| 2023-24 | 704 | 48.7 | 14.5:1 | 94% (664) |
| 2022-23 | 713 | 43.2 | 16.5:1 | 100% (713) |
| 2020-21 | 735 | 44 | 16.7:1 | 100% (735) |
| 2017-18 | 752 | 44.1 | 17.1:1 | 100% (752) |
| 2015-16 | 772 | 44 | 17.6:1 | 100% (772) |
| 2010-11 | 846 | 56 | 15.1:1 | 100% (842) |
| 2000-01 | 990 | 57 | 17.4:1 | 47% (470) |
| 1990-91 | 794 | 42 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (752 to 743); teachers up 10% (44.1 to 48.7).
About KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH sits in KIRTLAND, New Mexico, and is classified as a high school. The school's enrollment of 743 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in New Mexico average about 450 students each.
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH reports to CENTRAL, which has 16 schools and 4,539 students.
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH's enrollment is 78% Native American. Enrollment also includes 8% White, 7% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 38%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.3:1, with 48.7 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is 100%. Across public schools in San Juan County, the average is about the same, 99%.
Federal survey data for San Juan County show that median household income is about $55,872, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is among the 62 public schools in San Juan County.
The closest public school to KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is KIRTLAND MIDDLE, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH, there are 5 other public schools.
The NCES locale for KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (735) and 2024-25 (743). The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.7:1 to 15.3:1 over the same years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,942
Census ACS
Median income
$55,872
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
62
21,309 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CENTRAL
- SHIPROCK HIGHHigh · 502 students
- JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 486 students
- TSE BIT AI MIDDLEMiddle · 390 students
- KIRTLAND ELEMENTARYElementary · 388 students
- KIRTLAND MIDDLEMiddle · 372 students
- OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
Other schools in KIRTLAND
- JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARYElementary · 486 students
- KIRTLAND ELEMENTARYElementary · 388 students
- KIRTLAND MIDDLEMiddle · 372 students
- KIRTLAND PRE-K EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementary
Nearby schools
- KIRTLAND MIDDLE0.2 mi · 372
- JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 486
- KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY1.4 mi · 388
- Nenahnezad Community School2.1 mi · 156
- OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARY3.0 mi · 280
- TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL6.6 mi · 652
Frequently asked questions
About KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH?
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH enrolls approximately 743 students in grades 09-12.
Is KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH?
Approximately 15.3:1 students per teacher at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH?
At KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH, the student body is approximately 8% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH public or private?
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by CENTRAL.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.