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Enrollment
960
High
DISTRICT 924 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOS LUNAS·NCES 350168000989
VALENCIA HIGH
301 BONITA VISTA BLVD, LOS LUNAS, NM 87031 · (505) 866-8231 · Valencia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL960 STUDENTS
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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
23.4:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.1:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
960 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 327 | 34% |
| Grade 10 | 231 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 227 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 175 | 18% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · 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
Schools most like VALENCIA HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALENCIA HIGH this school | 960 | 100.0% | N/A |
| BELEN HIGH BELEN | 958 | 99.9% | N/A |
| LOS LUNAS HIGH LOS LUNAS | 1,460 | 100.0% | N/A |
| SILVER HIGH SILVER CITY | 618 | 99.8% | N/A |
| LOVINGTON HIGH LOVINGTON | 746 | 99.9% | N/A |
| MAYFIELD HIGH LAS CRUCES | 1,327 | 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 VALENCIA HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Valencia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 960 | #36 of 212 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.4:1 | #99 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.6% | #51 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #38 of 147 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.1% | #48 of 60 | N/A |
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
960
+49 (+5%) vs 2020
-5% since 2010-11, when it was 1,010
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
was 21.2:1
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 | 960 | 41 | 23.4:1 | 100% (960) |
| 2023-24 | 916 | 45.3 | 20.2:1 | 95% (870) |
| 2022-23 | 887 | 47.3 | 18.8:1 | 100% (887) |
| 2020-21 | 911 | 43 | 21.2:1 | 57% (522) |
| 2017-18 | 981 | 48.7 | 20.1:1 | 50% (494) |
| 2015-16 | 1,014 | 44 | 23.1:1 | 59% (597) |
| 2010-11 | 1,010 | 50 | 20.2:1 | 67% (680) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VALENCIA HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (981 to 960); teachers down 16% (48.7 to 41).
About VALENCIA HIGH
VALENCIA HIGH is a high-enrollment high school with an address in LOS LUNAS, New Mexico. A federal count lists 960 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in New Mexico is about 450, so this school runs 113% bigger than that.
LOS LUNAS is made up of 16 schools with 8,207 students in all.
By race and ethnicity, VALENCIA HIGH is 70% Hispanic. It is also 23% White and 4% Native American. For comparison, the population of Valencia County is roughly 61% Hispanic. By the diversity index, VALENCIA HIGH comes in at 46%.
A ratio of 23.4:1 comes from the school's 41 full-time-equivalent teachers. High schools in New Mexico average about 22.9:1, a similar figure. The lunch program counts 100% of students at VALENCIA HIGH as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Valencia County, the average is about the same, 100%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Valencia County, median household income is about $58,933, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. VALENCIA HIGH is one of 27 public schools in Valencia County, which together enroll about 11,956 students.
The next-closest public school is DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY, about 1.3 miles away. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of VALENCIA HIGH.
Under the NCES locale system, VALENCIA HIGH is Rural: Fringe.
VALENCIA HIGH saw enrollment rise 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The number of students per teacher rose from 21.2 to 23.4 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for VALENCIA HIGH covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Valencia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
78,458
Census ACS
Median income
$58,933
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
11,956 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LOS LUNAS
- LOS LUNAS HIGHHigh · 1,460 students
- LOS LUNAS MIDDLEMiddle · 719 students
- SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 617 students
- KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 605 students
- BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYElementary · 458 students
- LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARYElementary · 458 students
Other schools in LOS LUNAS
- LOS LUNAS HIGHHigh · 1,460 students
- LOS LUNAS MIDDLEMiddle · 719 students
- SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 617 students
- KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 605 students
- SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMYCombined · 478 students
- BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYElementary · 458 students
Other Valencia High schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Valencia High. VALENCIA HIGH is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Valencia HighPlacentia, CA · 2,411 students
- Valencia HighValencia, CA · 2,286 students
Nearby schools
- DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 393
- VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL1.8 mi · 445
- TOME ELEMENTARY2.6 mi · 340
- ANN PARISH ELEMENTARY4.1 mi · 402
- LOS LUNAS FAMILY SCHOOL5.3 mi · 35
- VALENCIA ELEMENTARY5.3 mi · 370
Frequently asked questions
About VALENCIA HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at VALENCIA HIGH?
VALENCIA HIGH enrolls approximately 960 students in grades 09-12.
Is VALENCIA HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
VALENCIA HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VALENCIA HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VALENCIA HIGH is approximately 23.4:1 (41 FTE teachers).
How diverse is VALENCIA HIGH?
VALENCIA HIGH reports a student body of 23% White, 70% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is VALENCIA HIGH public or private?
VALENCIA HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by LOS LUNAS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.