TUCUMCARI HIGH

Set in TUCUMCARI, New Mexico, TUCUMCARI HIGH is a modestly sized senior high, overseen by TUCUMCARI. It works with 247 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 450 students per school, that is 45% below typical.

Across the 3 schools in TUCUMCARI (911 students total), TUCUMCARI HIGH accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, TUCUMCARI HIGH records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 73%. Beyond that, the school shows 23% White. By comparison, Quay County as a whole is about 45% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.8:1. The state averages around 22.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Quay County (around 87%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Quay County indicate median household earnings sit near $41,946, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. TUCUMCARI HIGH is one of 13 public schools in Quay County (combined enrollment of about 1,405 students).

Nearest neighbor: TUCUMCARI MIDDLE, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

TUCUMCARI HIGH operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. TUCUMCARI HIGH's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 249 (now 247). Over the same period, the White share declined from 29% to 23%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.