High Schools in Artesia

The Artesia High School is the sole high school serving the Artesia area in New Mexico. While the school maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance on key metrics is mixed compared to the state average.

Artesia High School's graduation rate of 76.7% is slightly below the state average, and its students' performance on standardized tests varies. The school excels in science, with 42% of students proficient or better on the NM-ASR/Science exam, compared to the state average of 36%. However, the school struggles in mathematics, with only 7% of 11th graders proficient or better on the SAT School Day/Mathematics exam, well below the state average of 11%. Additionally, the school's 2022-2023 proficiency rates in NM Combined/Mathematics, at 14%, are significantly lower than the state average of 24%.

The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 40% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic performance and could indicate a need for additional resources and support for these students. Overall, Artesia High School appears to be a fairly typical high school in New Mexico, with some areas of strength and some areas that could use improvement.