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Enrollment
746
High
DISTRICT 372 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOVINGTON·NCES 350174000448
LOVINGTON HIGH
701 WEST AVE K, LOVINGTON, NM 88260 · (575) 739-2230 · Lea County
GRADES 10–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL746 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
16.0:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
745 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 10 | 245 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 273 | 37% |
| Grade 12 | 228 | 31% |
Student demographics
29%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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LOVINGTON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LOVINGTON HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVINGTON HIGH this school | 746 | 99.9% | N/A |
| BELEN HIGH BELEN | 958 | 99.9% | N/A |
| DEMING HIGH DEMING | 1,174 | 99.7% | N/A |
| MAYFIELD HIGH LAS CRUCES | 1,327 | 100.0% | N/A |
| SILVER HIGH SILVER CITY | 618 | 99.8% | N/A |
| VALLEY HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 962 | 96.2% | 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 LOVINGTON HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 746 | #48 of 212 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #73 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.3% | #79 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.9% | #55 of 147 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.5% | #10 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
746
+35 (+5%) vs 2020
+31% since 1990-91, when it was 570
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 18.7:1
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 | 746 | 46.7 | 16.0:1 | 100% (745) |
| 2023-24 | 763 | 42.4 | 18.0:1 | 100% (762) |
| 2022-23 | 737 | 43.1 | 17.1:1 | 100% (734) |
| 2020-21 | 711 | 38 | 18.7:1 | 100% (708) |
| 2017-18 | 619 | 36 | 17.2:1 | 61% (379) |
| 2015-16 | 609 | 36 | 16.9:1 | 49% (298) |
| 2010-11 | 561 | 36 | 15.6:1 | 53% (297) |
| 2000-01 | 637 | 36 | 17.7:1 | 31% (199) |
| 1990-91 | 570 | 33 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOVINGTON HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (619 to 746); teachers up 30% (36 to 46.7).
About LOVINGTON HIGH
LOVINGTON HIGH is a large high school in New Mexico, with an address in LOVINGTON. Enrollment totals 746 students across grades 10 through 12. The school is 66% larger than the average for high schools in New Mexico.
The 10 schools in LOVINGTON enroll 3,397 students altogether, LOVINGTON HIGH among them.
A large majority of enrollment at LOVINGTON HIGH is Hispanic, at 83%. Beyond that, enrollment is 15% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 63%. The diversity index for LOVINGTON HIGH is 29%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at LOVINGTON HIGH is 16.0:1, based on 46.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The average for public schools in Lea County is 73%.
In the wider Lea County area, median household income comes to about $68,015, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lea County's 38 public schools enroll about 15,126 students and include LOVINGTON HIGH.
Measured in a straight line, LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY is less than a tenth of a mile from LOVINGTON HIGH. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The school is in a town far from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Remote).
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 5%. The ratio of students to teachers went from 18.7:1 to 16.0:1 over the same years.
People who know LOVINGTON HIGH can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
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 LOVINGTON
- YARBRO ELEMENTARYElementary · 474 students
- TAYLOR MIDDLEMiddle · 442 students
- LLANO ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMYHigh · 267 students
- BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARYElementary · 238 students
- LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMYMiddle · 232 students
Other schools in LOVINGTON
- YARBRO ELEMENTARYElementary · 474 students
- TAYLOR MIDDLEMiddle · 442 students
- LLANO ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMYHigh · 267 students
- BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARYElementary · 238 students
- LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMYMiddle · 232 students
Nearby schools
- LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY0.0 mi · 267
- BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 238
- LLANO ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 435
- TAYLOR MIDDLE0.6 mi · 442
- LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY1.1 mi · 232
- YARBRO ELEMENTARY1.1 mi · 474
Frequently asked questions
About LOVINGTON HIGHHow many students attend LOVINGTON HIGH?
LOVINGTON HIGH enrolls approximately 746 students in grades 10-12.
Is LOVINGTON HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
LOVINGTON HIGH is a high school covering grades 10-12.
How many students per teacher at LOVINGTON HIGH?
Approximately 16.0:1 students per teacher at LOVINGTON HIGH.
How diverse is LOVINGTON HIGH?
LOVINGTON HIGH reports a student body of 15% White, 83% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees LOVINGTON HIGH?
LOVINGTON HIGH is overseen by LOVINGTON in Lea County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.