Enrollment
225
High
DISTRICT 245 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOVING·NCES 350171000443
LOVING HIGH
602 SOUTH SIXTH, LOVING, NM 88256 · (575) 745-2020 · Eddy County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL225 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
12.7:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
214 students
DISTRICT 91% · 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 | 70 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 51 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 55 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 49 | 22% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · 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 LOVING. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LOVING HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVING HIGH this school | 225 | 95.1% | N/A |
| RATON HIGH RATON | 350 | 98.9% | 30.6% |
| EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DEMING | 180 | 100.0% | N/A |
| HAGERMAN HIGH HAGERMAN | 121 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ESTANCIA HIGH ESTANCIA | 184 | 100.0% | N/A |
| NEX GEN ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE | 198 | 88.4% | 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 LOVING HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 225 | #106 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #23 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.3% | #55 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.1% | #99 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
225
+39 (+21%) vs 2020
+96% since 1990-91, when it was 115
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 13.3:1
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 | 225 | 17.7 | 12.7:1 | 95% (214) |
| 2023-24 | 205 | 15.9 | 12.9:1 | 92% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 191 | 15.9 | 12.0:1 | 100% (191) |
| 2020-21 | 186 | 14 | 13.3:1 | 100% (186) |
| 2017-18 | 166 | 13.9 | 12.0:1 | 100% (166) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | N/A | N/A | 98% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 170 | 16 | 10.6:1 | 98% (167) |
| 2000-01 | 178 | 13 | 13.7:1 | 76% (135) |
| 1990-91 | 115 | 9 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOVING HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 36% (166 to 225); teachers up 27% (13.9 to 17.7).
About LOVING HIGH
At 602 SOUTH SIXTH in LOVING, New Mexico, LOVING HIGH operates as a small high school. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 225 students. An average school in this group (high schools in New Mexico) has about 450 students.
The district, LOVING, has 734 students enrolled across 3 schools.
At 70%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at LOVING HIGH combined. The school is also 27% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 52%. LOVING HIGH has a diversity index of 43%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At LOVING HIGH, 17.7 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 12.7:1. That ratio is under the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 95% of enrollment. The 46% average for public schools in Eddy County is 49 points lower.
In the county around the school, Eddy County, median household income is about $78,426, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. LOVING HIGH is among the 26 public schools in Eddy County.
Of nearby public schools, LOVING ELEMENTARY is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment was 186 in 2020-21 and 225 in 2024-25, a increase of 39 students.
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Eddy County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
61,105
Census ACS
Median income
$78,426
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
11,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LOVING
- LOVING ELEMENTARYElementary · 355 students
- LOVING MIDDLEMiddle · 154 students
Other schools in LOVING
- LOVING ELEMENTARYElementary · 355 students
- LOVING MIDDLEMiddle · 154 students
Nearby schools
- LOVING ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 355
- LOVING MIDDLE0.1 mi · 154
- DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY10.7 mi · 667
- CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER12.8 mi · 170
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY12.8 mi · 684
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER12.9 mi · 207
Frequently asked questions
About LOVING HIGHHow large is LOVING HIGH?
LOVING HIGH enrolls approximately 225 students in grades 09-12.
Is LOVING HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
LOVING HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does LOVING HIGH have?
LOVING HIGH employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
How diverse is LOVING HIGH?
LOVING HIGH reports a student body of 27% White, 70% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is LOVING HIGH in?
LOVING HIGH is part of LOVING.
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