ROCINANTE HIGH

ROCINANTE HIGH is an one-room-style 9-12 campus in FARMINGTON, New Mexico, overseen by FARMINGTON. The school works with 133 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 450 students per school, that is 70% leaner than typical.

Within FARMINGTON, which oversees 20 schools and 10,745 students, ROCINANTE HIGH is one campus in the system.

On demographics, ROCINANTE HIGH reports that the largest single group is White at 36%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 36% Hispanic, 21% Native American, 6% multiracial. Compared to San Juan County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, ROCINANTE HIGH has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.6:1. The state averages around 22.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for San Juan County put median household income runs about $55,872, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. ROCINANTE HIGH is one of 62 public schools in San Juan County (combined enrollment of about 21,309 students).

The closest other public school is HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Looking at the recent track record. ROCINANTE HIGH's enrollment has edged down 39% since 2018, when it stood at 219 (now 133). White enrollment moved from 26% to 36% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 18.0:1 in 2018 to 8.6:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.