Enrollment
27
High
DISTRICT 35 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VAUGHN·NCES 350000100608
VAUGHN HIGH
101 4TH, VAUGHN, NM 88353 · (575) 584-2283 · Guadalupe County
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL27 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
5.3:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
26 students
DISTRICT 97% · 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 6 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 22% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 37% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 11% |
Student demographics
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 VAUGHN. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
46.7%
NM avg 44.2%
What this means: On the NM-MSSA + NM-ASR, New Mexico's statewide test, about 47 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 →
Where VAUGHN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27 | #203 of 212 |
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
27
+8 (+42%) vs 2020
-58% since 1990-91, when it was 65
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
was 6.3:1
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 | 27 | 5.1 | 5.3:1 | 96% (26) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 5.9 | 3.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 6 | 3.5:1 | 95% (20) |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | 100% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 32 | 4.7 | 6.8:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 6 | 7.5:1 | 100% (45) |
| 2010-11 | 43 | 6 | 7.2:1 | 93% (40) |
| 2000-01 | 45 | 5 | 9.0:1 | 93% (42) |
| 1990-91 | 65 | 6 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VAUGHN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (32 to 27); teachers up 9% (4.7 to 5.1).
About VAUGHN HIGH
VAUGHN HIGH is a very small high school with its address in VAUGHN, New Mexico. The school offers grades 6 through 12 and enrolls 27 students. That puts enrollment 94% below the 450-student average for high schools in New Mexico.
VAUGHN (2 schools, 70 students) runs VAUGHN HIGH.
Hispanic students account for 89% of the school's enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 11% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 77%.
There are about 5.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at VAUGHN HIGH, which has 5.1. High schools in New Mexico have an average ratio of 22.9:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 96%. Public schools in Guadalupe County average a similar 98%.
In Guadalupe County, home to about 4,381 people, the median household earns about $42,750 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 20%. Public schools in Guadalupe County number 8, with about 643 students.
The closest school to VAUGHN HIGH is VAUGHN ELEMENTARY, located less than a tenth of a mile away.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data put enrollment at 19 in 2020-21 and 27 in 2024-25; the school may have served different grades in those years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 6.3 to 5.3 over 4 years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at VAUGHN HIGH. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Guadalupe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,381
Census ACS
Median income
$42,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- VAUGHN ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 43
- CORONA HIGH32.9 mi · 40
- CORONA ELEMENTARY32.9 mi · 62
- GUADALUPE COUNTY CORRECTIONS35.7 mi · 1
- SANTA ROSA MIDDLE36.9 mi · 94
- SANTA ROSA HIGH37.6 mi · 193
Frequently asked questions
About VAUGHN HIGHHow large is VAUGHN HIGH?
VAUGHN HIGH enrolls approximately 27 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does VAUGHN HIGH serve?
VAUGHN HIGH serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at VAUGHN HIGH?
Approximately 5.3:1 students per teacher at VAUGHN HIGH.
How diverse is VAUGHN HIGH?
VAUGHN HIGH reports a student body of 11% White, 89% Hispanic.
What district is VAUGHN HIGH in?
VAUGHN HIGH is part of VAUGHN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.