Enrollment
35
High
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAXWELL·NCES 350180000461
MAXWELL HIGH
4TH ST AND PARQUE, MAXWELL, NM 87728 · (575) 375-2371 · Colfax County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.0:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
35 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 9 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 9 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 37% |
Student demographics
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 MAXWELL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where MAXWELL HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Colfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35 | #194 of 212 | #5 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
35
-14 (-29%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 35 | 4.7 | 7.4:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 3.5 | 10.0:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2022-23 | 40 | 4.6 | 8.8:1 | 100% (40) |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 3 | 16.3:1 | 100% (49) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 3.8 | 7.1:1 | 100% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 4 | 5.8:1 | 87% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 3 | 5.7:1 | 82% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 61 | 6 | 10.2:1 | 62% (38) |
| 1990-91 | 58 | 6 | 9.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MAXWELL HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 30% (27 to 35); teachers up 25% (3.8 to 4.7).
About MAXWELL HIGH
Families in MAXWELL, New Mexico, are served by MAXWELL HIGH, a very small high school. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 35 students. High schools in New Mexico have about 450 students on average; enrollment here is 92% lower.
MAXWELL runs 3 schools with a combined 87 students. MAXWELL HIGH is one of them.
The student body at MAXWELL HIGH is 51% Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 49% White. Among Colfax County residents, the Hispanic share is about 48%.
MAXWELL HIGH reports a ratio of 7.4 students per teacher, from 4.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 7.4:1 compares with an average of 22.9:1 for high schools in New Mexico. Lunch program data show 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Census data for Colfax County show the median household earns about $53,554 a year, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting MAXWELL HIGH, Colfax County has 16 public schools.
MAXWELL HIGH's closest public school neighbor is MAXWELL MIDDLE, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of MAXWELL HIGH, there are 2 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, MAXWELL HIGH had a net loss of 14 students, or 29%. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.3:1 to 7.4:1 over the same years.
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Colfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,322
Census ACS
Median income
$53,554
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,378 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MAXWELL
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 39 students
- MAXWELL MIDDLEMiddle · 13 students
Other schools in MAXWELL
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARYElementary · 39 students
- MAXWELL MIDDLEMiddle · 13 students
Other Maxwell High schools
One other US public school is named Maxwell High. MAXWELL HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOLMAXWELL, NE · 145 students
Nearby schools
- MAXWELL MIDDLE0.1 mi · 13
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 39
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY11.4 mi · 1
- SPRINGER HIGH12.1 mi · 59
- FORRESTER ELEMENTARY12.6 mi · 34
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARY12.6 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About MAXWELL HIGHHow many students attend MAXWELL HIGH?
MAXWELL HIGH enrolls approximately 35 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does MAXWELL HIGH serve?
MAXWELL HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MAXWELL HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MAXWELL HIGH is approximately 7.4:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MAXWELL HIGH?
At MAXWELL HIGH, the student body is approximately 49% White, 51% Hispanic.
Is MAXWELL HIGH public or private?
MAXWELL HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by MAXWELL.
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