Enrollment
121
High
DISTRICT 120 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LORDSBURG·NCES 350162000424
LORDSBURG HIGH
501 WEST FOURTH ST, LORDSBURG, NM 88045 · (575) 542-3782 · Hidalgo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL121 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
10.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
121 students
DISTRICT 92% · 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 | 29 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 27 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 37 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 28 | 23% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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 LORDSBURG. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LORDSBURG HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG HIGH this school | 121 | 100.0% | N/A |
| DEMING CESAR CHAVEZ DEMING | 177 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MESA VISTA HIGH OJO CALIENTE | 93 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MORA HIGH MORA | 86 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ALTA VISTA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ANTHONY | 180 | 100.0% | N/A |
| NEW AMERICA SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 131 | 99.2% | 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 LORDSBURG HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 121 | #146 of 212 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #36 of 147 |
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
121
0 (0%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 205
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 13.4:1
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 | 121 | 12 | 10.1:1 | 100% (121) |
| 2023-24 | 131 | 9 | 14.6:1 | 54% (71) |
| 2022-23 | 134 | 10.5 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 121 | 9 | 13.4:1 | 100% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 115 | 8.7 | 13.3:1 | 100% (115) |
| 2015-16 | 116 | 9 | 12.9:1 | 72% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 198 | 12 | 16.5:1 | 61% (120) |
| 2000-01 | 228 | 19 | 12.0:1 | 55% (126) |
| 1990-91 | 205 | 14 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LORDSBURG HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (115 to 121); teachers up 38% (8.7 to 12).
About LORDSBURG HIGH
A small high school in LORDSBURG, New Mexico, LORDSBURG HIGH is part of LORDSBURG. The school counts 121 students across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in New Mexico is about 450 students.
LORDSBURG HIGH is part of LORDSBURG, where 4 schools serve 478 students.
About 90% of the student body at LORDSBURG HIGH is Hispanic. Other students are 9% White. By comparison, Hidalgo County residents are about 57% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is an 18% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At LORDSBURG HIGH, 12 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 10.1:1. On average, high schools in New Mexico have 22.9:1, compared with 10.1:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 100% of enrollment.
LORDSBURG HIGH is located in Hidalgo County, where the median household income is $48,882, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 22% of residents are in poverty. Besides LORDSBURG HIGH, Hidalgo County has 6 other public schools.
The nearest public school is R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY, at about 0.9 miles. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 121 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 121. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 10.1:1, from 13.4:1.
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Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,041
Census ACS
Median income
$48,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
22%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LORDSBURG
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYElementary · 158 students
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLEMiddle · 124 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYMiddle · 75 students
Other schools in LORDSBURG
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYElementary · 158 students
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLEMiddle · 124 students
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARYMiddle · 75 students
Nearby schools
- R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 158
- DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLE1.0 mi · 124
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 75
- ANIMAS ELEMENTARY28.1 mi · 48
- ANIMAS 7-12 SCHOOL28.1 mi · 90
- ANIMAS MIDDLE28.1 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About LORDSBURG HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at LORDSBURG HIGH?
LORDSBURG HIGH enrolls approximately 121 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does LORDSBURG HIGH serve?
LORDSBURG HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at LORDSBURG HIGH?
Approximately 10.1:1 students per teacher at LORDSBURG HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at LORDSBURG HIGH?
At LORDSBURG HIGH, the student body is approximately 9% White, 90% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Is LORDSBURG HIGH public or private?
LORDSBURG HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by LORDSBURG.
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