Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 40 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGER·NCES 350249000575
SPRINGER HIGH
1401 8TH ST, SPRINGER, NM 87747 · (575) 483-3432 · Colfax County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
59 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 7 | 5 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 9 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 12 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 14% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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 SPRINGER. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
76.9%
NM avg 44.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 77 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The New Mexico average is about 44 of 100.
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like SPRINGER HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGER HIGH this school | 59 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MESA VISTA HIGH OJO CALIENTE | 93 | 100.0% | N/A |
| PENASCO HIGH PENASCO | 75 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MORA HIGH MORA | 86 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL DEMING | 66 | 98.5% | N/A |
| VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL TAOS | 69 | 100.0% | 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 SPRINGER HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Colfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #178 of 212 | #3 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
59
-1 (-2%) vs 2020
-58% since 1990-91, when it was 142
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 10.0:1
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 | 59 | 10.8 | 5.5:1 | 100% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 6.6 | 8.5:1 | 100% (56) |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 6.6 | 8.0:1 | 100% (53) |
| 2020-21 | 60 | 6 | 10.0:1 | 100% (60) |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 5.6 | 11.4:1 | 100% (64) |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 6 | 11.7:1 | 96% (67) |
| 2010-11 | 66 | 6 | 11.0:1 | 95% (63) |
| 2000-01 | 116 | 11 | 10.6:1 | 80% (93) |
| 1990-91 | 142 | 10 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SPRINGER HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (64 to 59); teachers up 93% (5.6 to 10.8).
About SPRINGER HIGH
SPRINGER HIGH, located in SPRINGER, New Mexico, is a very small high school. It is open to students in grades 7 through 12 and enrolls 59 students. That is 87% below the average of about 450 students for high schools in New Mexico.
SPRINGER HIGH is in SPRINGER, a district with 120 students across 3 schools.
At SPRINGER HIGH, 83% of students are Hispanic. Other students are 17% White. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Colfax County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 28%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. The school has 10.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is 17.4 students per teacher. In all, 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Colfax County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $53,554, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. There are 16 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,378, SPRINGER HIGH among them.
SPRINGER HIGH's nearest public school is FORRESTER ELEMENTARY (about 0.6 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 60 to 59, a small change. Its ratio of students to teachers was 10.0:1 in 2020-21, and 5.5:1 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at SPRINGER HIGH. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
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 SPRINGER
- FORRESTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 34 students
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARYElementary · 27 students
Other schools in SPRINGER
- FORRESTER ELEMENTARYElementary · 34 students
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARYElementary · 27 students
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITYHigh · 1 students
Other Springer High schools
One other US public school is named Springer High. SPRINGER HIGH is the largest of the 2.
- Springer High SchoolSpringer, OK · 56 students
Nearby schools
- FORRESTER ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 34
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 27
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY2.8 mi · 1
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARY12.1 mi · 39
- MAXWELL HIGH12.1 mi · 35
- MAXWELL MIDDLE12.1 mi · 13
Frequently asked questions
About SPRINGER HIGHHow many students attend SPRINGER HIGH?
SPRINGER HIGH enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 07-12.
Is SPRINGER HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
SPRINGER HIGH is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does SPRINGER HIGH have?
SPRINGER HIGH employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
What is the student diversity at SPRINGER HIGH?
Student demographics at SPRINGER HIGH are roughly 17% White, 83% Hispanic.
Is SPRINGER HIGH public or private?
SPRINGER HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by SPRINGER.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.