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Artesia High

Summary:

Artesia High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Artesia, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 766 students. The school is part of the Artesia District, which is ranked 39 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Artesia High's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the state average, with the school lagging behind in mathematics and language arts. While the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, it is still below the state average. Artesia High has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population and a sizable White student population, but the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with lower performance for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Artesia High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Hagerman High School, which is also a public high school in the region. However, Lake Arthur High, another nearby school, is much smaller and has a lower statewide ranking than Artesia High. Artesia High's strengths lie in its performance in science and its special education program, but the school could benefit from focusing on improving its mathematics and language arts instruction, as well as implementing strategies to support the academic achievement of its Hispanic and low-income student populations.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 1006 West Richardson
       Artesia, NM  88210

(575) 746-3585

District: Artesia

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,678 Help


Feeder schools for Artesia High:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Grand Heights Early Childhood
    Hermosa Elementary
    Penasco Elementary
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Middle:    Artesia Zia Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  766

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.2%
White:
39.4%
American Indian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Artesia High ranks better than 56.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Artesia High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.2%), White (39.4%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Artesia High is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Artesia High is $9,678.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Artesia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Artesia High 82nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Artesia High in the ranking list.)

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Artesia:

SchoolDigger ranks Artesia 39th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Artesia High

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Rank History for all students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.09 42nd 129 67.4%
2006 87.04 11th 134 91.8%
2007 65.49 46th 150 69.3%
2008 74.76 32nd 146 78.1%
2009 58.37 63rd 151 58.3%
2010 54.92 64th 154 58.4%
2011 58.15 61st 157 61.1%
2012 66.53 43rd 163 73.6%
2013 60.31 61st 177 65.5%
2014 53.18 91st 198 54.0%
2015 42.75 89th 193 53.9%
2016 62.91 47th 185 74.6%
2017 54.35 60th 158 62.0%
2018 60.06 52nd 182 71.4%
2019 58.40 58th 181 68.0%
2022 36.50 88th 177 50.3%
2023 45.20 73rd 170 57.1%
2024 45.03 82nd 190 56.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.44 9th 62 85.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.88 79th 164 51.8%
2019 43.99 79th 161 50.9%
2022 19.13 117th 154 24.0%
2023 27.67 105th 157 33.1%
2024 35.21 91st 154 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.47 42nd 145 71.0%
2019 59.75 53rd 144 63.2%
2022 31.79 103rd 157 34.4%
2023 41.68 62nd 143 56.6%
2024 49.87 59th 153 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 21st 51 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.49 60th 143 58.0%
2019 58.02 47th 151 68.9%
2022 37.66 85th 159 46.5%
2023 42.61 77th 146 47.3%
2024 29.85 106th 159 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.07 55th 133 58.6%
2019 53.31 57th 139 59.0%
2022 26.48 112th 150 25.3%
2023 36.33 70th 132 47.0%
2024 26.51 102nd 142 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Artesia High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 56th 115 51.3%
2019 51.30 52nd 109 52.3%
2022 28.33 99th 133 25.6%
2023 40.93 78th 157 50.3%
2024 40.40 80th 155 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Artesia High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 361 5 3 255 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1991 366 4 4 282 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 394 5 2 285 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 403 9 0 325 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1994 410 7 0 343 4 n/a n/a 0 764
1995 443 8 0 368 3 n/a n/a 0 822
1996 443 8 0 368 3 n/a n/a 0 822
1997 435 12 1 399 4 n/a n/a 0 851
1998 455 10 4 407 2 n/a n/a 0 878
1999 459 11 1 464 5 n/a n/a 0 940
2000 464 9 2 454 6 n/a n/a 0 935
2001 446 10 1 414 7 n/a n/a 0 878
2002 414 9 1 382 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2003 414 9 1 382 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2004 393 10 1 375 1 n/a n/a 0 780
2005 369 10 4 350 3 n/a n/a 0 736
2006 363 13 2 353 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 376 8 3 363 4 n/a n/a 0 754
2008 357 9 2 394 5 n/a n/a 0 767
2009 336 9 1 403 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2010 322 10 2 403 3 0 0 0 740
2011 315 10 0 405 3 0 3 0 736
2012 310 9 1 400 3 0 1 0 724
2013 299 8 1 406 9 0 0 0 723
2014 303 9 1 404 11 0 0 0 728
2015 333 7 1 446 10 0 3 0 800
2016 336 6 2 441 6 0 4 0 795
2017 348 2 3 497 6 0 3 0 859
2018 334 4 3 456 9 0 1 0 807
2019 331 0 2 452 8 0 0 0 793
2020 315 1 2 413 9 0 2 0 742
2021 334 3 2 455 6 0 0 0 800
2022 294 3 4 436 8 1 3 0 749
2023 302 1 3 446 11 2 1 0 766

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Artesia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 624 33.9 18.4 n/a
1991 656 34.3 19.1 n/a
1992 686 34.7 19.7 n/a
1993 738 35.9 20.6 n/a
1994 764 37.2 20.5 n/a
1995 822 43.2 19.0 n/a
1996 822 43.2 19.0 n/a
1997 851 43.8 19.4 n/a
1998 878 44.1 19.9 n/a
1999 940 45.9 20.5 4.7
2000 935 46.1 20.3 3.3
2001 878 47.4 18.5 5.7
2002 807 46.7 17.3 9.9
2003 807 46.7 17.3 9.9
2004 780 44.4 17.6 25.9
2005 736 43.1 17.1 18.9
2006 734 40.7 18.0 30.8
2007 754 37.1 20.3 25.5
2008 767 44.8 17.1 24
2009 751 43.1 17.4 26.6
2010 740 42.4 17.4 25.4
2011 736 44.4 16.5 31.3
2012 724 45.7 15.8 32.9
2013 723 45.2 15.9 30
2014 728 44.7 16.2 35.7
2015 800 46.0 17.3 32.3
2016 795 47.0 16.9 35.1
2017 859 48.5 17.6 39.8
2018 807 49.4 16.3 32.3
2019 793 48.2 16.4 33.7
2020 742 48.3 15.3 27.8
2021 800 47.3 16.9 21
2022 749 49.0 15.2 35.2
2023 766 49.1 15.5 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Artesia High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 624 33.9 18.4 n/a
1991 656 34.3 19.1 n/a
1992 686 34.7 19.7 n/a
1993 738 35.9 20.6 n/a
1994 764 37.2 20.5 n/a
1995 822 43.2 19.0 n/a
1996 822 43.2 19.0 n/a
1997 851 43.8 19.4 n/a
1998 878 44.1 19.9 n/a
1999 940 45.9 20.5 4.7
2000 935 46.1 20.3 3.3
2001 878 47.4 18.5 5.7
2002 807 46.7 17.3 9.9
2003 807 46.7 17.3 9.9
2004 780 44.4 17.6 25.9
2005 736 43.1 17.1 18.9
2006 734 40.7 18.0 30.8
2007 754 37.1 20.3 25.5
2008 767 44.8 17.1 24
2009 751 43.1 17.4 26.6
2010 740 42.4 17.4 25.4
2011 736 44.4 16.5 31.3
2012 724 45.7 15.8 32.9
2013 723 45.2 15.9 30
2014 728 44.7 16.2 35.7
2015 800 46.0 17.3 32.3
2016 795 47.0 16.9 35.1
2017 859 48.5 17.6 39.8
2018 807 49.4 16.3 32.3
2019 793 48.2 16.4 33.7
2020 742 48.3 15.3 27.8
2021 800 47.3 16.9 21
2022 749 49.0 15.2 35.2
2023 766 49.1 15.5 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Artesia High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,678

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Artesia High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 181 High schoolsRanks 73rd of 170 High schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Artesia High)5426.8
 27.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Artesia)5426.8
 27.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Artesia High)2213
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Artesia)2213
 9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Artesia High)3639.7
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (Artesia)3639.7
 3.7%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students793766
 3.4%
African American01
American Indian811
 37.5%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic452446
 1.3%
Pacific Islander02
White331302
 8.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.7%39.9%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Artesia High

Artesia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Grand Heights Early Childhood
Elementary : Hermosa Elementary
Elementary : Penasco Elementary
Elementary : Roselawn Elementary
Elementary : Yeso Elementary
Elementary : Yucca Elementary
Middle : Artesia Zia Intermediate

In the 2022-23 school year, 766 students attended Artesia High.

Students at Artesia High are 58% Hispanic, 39% White, 1% American Indian.

Artesia High ranks 82nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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