1
What's the vibe like in the hallways at SOCORRO HIGH right now?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
378
High
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOCORRO·NCES 350246000571
SOCORRO HIGH
1200 MICHIGAN ST, SOCORRO, NM 87801 · (575) 835-0700 · Socorro County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL378 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
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
12.0:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
371 students
DISTRICT 96% · 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 9 | 97 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 84 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 94 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 103 | 27% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · 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
Based on grade levels within SOCORRO. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SOCORRO HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCORRO HIGH this school | 378 | 98.1% | N/A |
| LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY LOVINGTON | 267 | 98.9% | N/A |
| SILVER HIGH SILVER CITY | 618 | 99.8% | N/A |
| TUCUMCARI HIGH TUCUMCARI | 247 | 100.0% | N/A |
| TAOS HIGH TAOS | 749 | 99.6% | N/A |
| LOVINGTON HIGH LOVINGTON | 746 | 99.9% | 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 SOCORRO HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 378 | #68 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #15 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.5% | #68 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.1% | #85 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.7% | #20 of 60 |
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
378
-125 (-25%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 579
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 15.7:1
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 | 378 | 31.6 | 12.0:1 | 98% (371) |
| 2023-24 | 409 | 29.8 | 13.7:1 | 97% (395) |
| 2022-23 | 450 | 26.5 | 17.0:1 | 98% (441) |
| 2020-21 | 503 | 32 | 15.7:1 | 100% (503) |
| 2017-18 | 438 | 24.5 | 17.9:1 | 100% (438) |
| 2015-16 | 445 | 32 | 13.9:1 | 66% (292) |
| 2010-11 | 541 | 34 | 15.9:1 | 40% (219) |
| 2000-01 | 636 | 41 | 15.5:1 | 41% (259) |
| 1990-91 | 579 | 37 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SOCORRO HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (438 to 378); teachers up 29% (24.5 to 31.6).
About SOCORRO HIGH
SOCORRO HIGH serves students in SOCORRO, New Mexico, as a small high school. The school reports 378 students in grades 9 through 12.
SOCORRO has 6 schools; together they serve 1,318 students.
Hispanic students account for 78% of enrollment at SOCORRO HIGH. The remaining students are 17% White and 3% Native American. Census figures show Socorro County is about 50% Hispanic. By the diversity index, SOCORRO HIGH comes in at 37%.
Its teaching staff equals 31.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.0:1. For comparison, high schools in New Mexico average 22.9:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 98%. Across public schools in Socorro County, the average is about the same, 99%.
Socorro County has these Census figures: median household income is about $36,570, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 30%. The public schools of Socorro County number 11 and enroll about 2,135.
COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER is the public school closest to SOCORRO HIGH, about 1.3 miles away. SOCORRO HIGH has 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 378 was 25% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 503. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 15.7:1 to 12.0:1.
The SOCORRO HIGH community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Socorro County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,200
Census ACS
Median income
$36,570
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
30%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,135 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOCORRO
- PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYElementary · 382 students
- R. SARRACINO MIDDLEMiddle · 221 students
- COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTERElementary · 170 students
- MIDWAY ELEMENTARYElementary · 104 students
- SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARYElementary · 63 students
Other schools in SOCORRO
- PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYElementary · 382 students
- R. SARRACINO MIDDLEMiddle · 221 students
- COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTERElementary · 170 students
Other Socorro High schools
One other US public school is named Socorro High. SOCORRO HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Socorro High SchoolEL PASO, TX · 2,579 students
Nearby schools
- COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER1.3 mi · 170
- PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY2.1 mi · 382
- R. SARRACINO MIDDLE2.8 mi · 221
- SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY9.1 mi · 63
- MIDWAY ELEMENTARY9.4 mi · 104
- MAGDALENA HIGH19.5 mi · 100
Frequently asked questions
About SOCORRO HIGHHow many students attend SOCORRO HIGH?
SOCORRO HIGH enrolls approximately 378 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does SOCORRO HIGH serve?
SOCORRO HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SOCORRO HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SOCORRO HIGH is approximately 12.0:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at SOCORRO HIGH?
Student demographics at SOCORRO HIGH are roughly 17% White, 78% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees SOCORRO HIGH?
SOCORRO HIGH is overseen by SOCORRO in Socorro County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.