Is Aztec High a good school?

Aztec High ranks 106 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Aztec High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 692 students attended Aztec High.

What is the racial makeup of Aztec High?

Students at Aztec High are 36% White, 36% Hispanic, 24% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Aztec High?

Aztec High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lydia Rippey Elementary Elementary : McCoy Avenue Elementary Elementary : Park Avenue Elementary Middle : C.V. Koogler Middle

Aztec High

Summary:

Aztec High is a public high school located in Aztec, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 682 students. The school is part of the Aztec District, which is ranked 64 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Aztec High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 55th out of 193 New Mexico high schools in 2014-2015 (4 stars) to 106th out of 190 in 2023-2024 (2 stars). The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 93rd out of 153 (2 stars) and male students ranking 104th out of 159 (2 stars). Aztec High's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated in recent years, ranging from a low of 66.8% in 2022-2023 to a high of 76.7% in the same year. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT School Day/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 11%.

The nearby schools, such as Vista Nueva High, Farmington High, and Piedra Vista High, generally perform better than Aztec High across various metrics, including rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. This suggests that the Aztec District and Aztec High may have unique challenges or factors that are not present in the neighboring districts and schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410

(575) 334-9474

District: Aztec

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,797

Feeder schools for Aztec High:

Elementary:	Lydia Rippey Elementary
	McCoy Avenue Elementary
	Park Avenue Elementary
Middle:	C.V. Koogler Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.4%

Hispanic:

35.5%

American Indian:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aztec High ranks worse than 55.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aztec High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Aztec High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), Hispanic (35.5%), American Indian (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aztec High is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Aztec High employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aztec High is $8,797.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aztec High:

SchoolDigger ranks Aztec High 106^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Aztec High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Aztec 64^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	62.74	40^th	129	69.0%
2006	77.66	28^th	134	79.1%
2007	67.42	42^nd	150	72.0%
2008	60.92	52^nd	146	64.4%
2009	73.92	33^rd	151	78.1%
2010	71.11	36^th	154	76.6%
2011	72.94	39^th	157	75.2%
2012	69.55	38^th	163	76.7%
2013	60.74	59^th	177	66.7%
2014	59.74	67^th	198	66.2%
2015	57.68	55^th	193	71.5%
2016	50.78	58^th	185	68.6%
2017	27.72	108^th	158	31.6%
2018	30.33	109^th	182	40.1%
2019	28.71	125^th	181	30.9%
2022	44.49	77^th	177	56.5%
2023	39.95	86^th	170	49.4%
2024	36.80	106^th	190	44.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.89	29^th	31	6.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.52	109^th	164	33.5%
2019	27.00	125^th	161	22.4%
2022	37.01	69^th	154	55.2%
2023	47.70	61^st	157	61.1%
2024	40.86	77^th	154	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.87	97^th	145	33.1%
2019	34.14	93^rd	144	35.4%
2022	39.56	85^th	157	45.9%
2023	40.78	66^th	143	53.8%
2024	35.17	93^rd	153	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	29.97	95^th	143	33.6%
2019	24.11	121^st	151	19.9%
2022	46.83	69^th	159	56.6%
2023	35.06	94^th	146	35.6%
2024	31.42	104^th	159	34.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	33.69	81^st	133	39.1%
2019	29.56	94^th	139	32.4%
2022	52.42	58^th	150	61.3%
2023	43.81	56^th	132	57.6%
2024	40.98	73^rd	142	48.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	35.40	32^nd	47	31.9%
2019	35.35	31^st	47	34.0%
2022	24.94	34^th	44	22.7%
2023	41.95	27^th	42	35.7%
2024	47.97	22^nd	43	48.8%

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Rank History for White students at Aztec High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	18.70	98^th	115	14.8%
2019	13.91	102^nd	109	6.4%
2022	38.23	83^rd	133	37.6%
2023	41.90	76^th	157	51.6%
2024	36.30	93^rd	155	40.0%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Aztec High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	355	1	2	80	102	n/a	n/a	540
1991	560	0	0	97	144	n/a	n/a	801
1992	596	2	0	111	155	n/a	n/a	864
1993	683	0	3	86	154	n/a	n/a	926
1994	678	0	0	104	163	n/a	n/a	945
1995	810	2	0	172	161	n/a	n/a	1145
1996	810	2	0	172	161	n/a	n/a	1145
1997	893	0	2	172	164	n/a	n/a	1231
1998	856	1	1	174	166	n/a	n/a	1198
1999	798	0	2	201	163	n/a	n/a	1164
2000	697	3	0	176	168	n/a	n/a	1044
2001	666	3	3	177	161	n/a	n/a	1010
2002	678	2	5	134	179	n/a	n/a	998
2003	678	2	5	134	179	n/a	n/a	998
2004	606	2	6	166	174	n/a	n/a	954
2005	609	2	6	171	183	n/a	n/a	971
2006	595	3	4	168	174	n/a	n/a	944
2007	561	6	4	169	173	n/a	n/a	913
2008	563	5	4	185	161	n/a	n/a	918
2009	561	2	2	204	170	n/a	n/a	939
2010	554	1	1	207	203	0	0	966
2011	561	2	1	224	159	2	0	949
2012	575	3	0	235	173	1	14	1001
2013	503	2	3	242	158	0	12	920
2014	507	6	3	250	196	0	8	970
2015	531	6	3	239	183	0	6	968
2016	495	7	2	225	170	2	4	905
2017	525	5	2	233	196	3	1	965
2018	462	5	1	225	179	3	6	881
2019	415	2	0	234	171	0	8	830
2020	354	4	0	230	154	0	17	759
2021	313	4	0	247	113	0	22	699
2022	296	3	1	258	105	0	24	687
2023	258	4	2	279	115	0	24	682
2024	252	3	5	246	163	0	23	692

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 Aztec High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	540	27.0	20.0	n/a
1991	801	36.7	21.8	n/a
1992	864	46.7	18.5	n/a
1993	926	49.2	18.8	n/a
1994	945	51.4	18.4	n/a
1995	1145	61.5	18.6	n/a
1996	1145	61.5	18.6	n/a
1997	1231	70.0	17.6	n/a
1998	1198	66.5	18.0	n/a
1999	1164	67.2	17.3	21
2000	1044	63.4	16.5	25.5
2001	1010	62.4	16.2	22.2
2002	998	56.0	17.8	29
2003	998	56.0	17.8	29
2004	954	57.5	16.6	25.4
2005	971	54.5	17.8	28.6
2006	944	58.0	16.3	25.8
2007	913	60.5	15.1	29.9
2008	918	60.5	15.2	29.5
2009	939	55.0	17.1	33
2010	966	54.0	17.8	37.3
2011	949	53.0	17.9	35
2012	1001	51.0	19.6	39.5
2013	920	52.5	17.5	41.2
2014	970	49.5	19.5	38.8
2015	968	50.0	19.3	39.6
2016	905	52.0	17.4	47.7
2017	965	52.5	18.3	49.7
2018	881	48.0	18.3	46.3
2019	830	48.4	17.1	45.7
2020	759	47.9	15.8	48.2
2021	699	45.9	15.2	45.5
2022	687	46.4	14.7	43.7
2023	682	43.4	15.7	100
2024	692	39.2	17.6	0.6

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 Aztec High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	540	27.0	20.0	n/a
1991	801	36.7	21.8	n/a
1992	864	46.7	18.5	n/a
1993	926	49.2	18.8	n/a
1994	945	51.4	18.4	n/a
1995	1145	61.5	18.6	n/a
1996	1145	61.5	18.6	n/a
1997	1231	70.0	17.6	n/a
1998	1198	66.5	18.0	n/a
1999	1164	67.2	17.3	21
2000	1044	63.4	16.5	25.5
2001	1010	62.4	16.2	22.2
2002	998	56.0	17.8	29
2003	998	56.0	17.8	29
2004	954	57.5	16.6	25.4
2005	971	54.5	17.8	28.6
2006	944	58.0	16.3	25.8
2007	913	60.5	15.1	29.9
2008	918	60.5	15.2	29.5
2009	939	55.0	17.1	33
2010	966	54.0	17.8	37.3
2011	949	53.0	17.9	35
2012	1001	51.0	19.6	39.5
2013	920	52.5	17.5	41.2
2014	970	49.5	19.5	38.8
2015	968	50.0	19.3	39.6
2016	905	52.0	17.4	47.7
2017	965	52.5	18.3	49.7
2018	881	48.0	18.3	46.3
2019	830	48.4	17.1	45.7
2020	759	47.9	15.8	48.2
2021	699	45.9	15.2	45.5
2022	687	46.4	14.7	43.7
2023	682	43.4	15.7	100
2024	692	39.2	17.6	0.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aztec High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,797

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aztec High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 170 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Aztec High)	34	41.5	7.5%
11th Grade Language Arts (Aztec)	32	41.6	9.6%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Aztec High)	22	39	17%
11th Grade Science (Aztec)	20	38.8	18.8%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	830	682	17.8%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	171	115	32.7%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	234	279	19.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	415	258	37.8%
Two or More Races	8	24	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	100%	54.3%

Schools Near Aztec High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	Total
Aztec High	Public	9-12	500 East Chaco	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 334-9474	692	39	17.6	0.6%	252 (36.4%)	3 (0.4%)	246 (35.5%)	5 (0.7%)	163 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	36.8	106^th of 190 public high schools	44.2%		40	86^th of 170 public high schools	49.4%	20	31.0	7.0	34.0	$8,797
Vista Nueva High	Public	9-12	315 South Ash	Aztec	87410	San Juan County	Aztec	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 334-9474	80	5	15.2	31.3%	53 (66.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$11,252
Bloomfield High	Public	9-12	520 North First St	Bloomfield	87413	San Juan County	Bloomfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 634-3400	794	46	17.1	100.0%	238 (30.0%)	14 (1.8%)	196 (24.7%)	9 (1.1%)	330 (41.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	35.4	111^th of 190 public high schools	41.6%		35.2	96^th of 170 public high schools	43.5%	15	26.0	9.0	34.0	$9,844
Charlie Y. Brown Alt	Public	9-12	924 South Bloomfield Blvd	Bloomfield	87413	San Juan County	Bloomfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 634-3940	85	6	15.3	100.0%	34 (40.0%)	3 (3.5%)	17 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	189^th of 190 public high schools	0.5%		12.8	158^th of 170 public high schools	7.1%	31	6.0		15.0	$8,166
Piedra Vista High	Public	9-12	5700 College Blvd	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8880	1,591	82	19.3	55.9%	483 (30.4%)	3 (0.2%)	540 (33.9%)	6 (0.4%)	483 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (4.8%)	52.2	68^th of 190 public high schools	64.2%		45.2	74^th of 170 public high schools	56.5%	6	34.0	9.0	45.0	$8,264
Rocinante High	Public	6-12	3250 East 30th St	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8627	127	13	9.5	58.3%	47 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	58.1	55^th of 190 public high schools	71.1%		17.6	149^th of 170 public high schools	12.4%	94	37.0		51.0	$8,380
San Juan College High School	Public	9-12	4601 College Boulevard	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 566-3986	297	9	34.5	29.3%	124 (41.8%)	2 (0.7%)	76 (25.6%)	15 (5.1%)	53 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.1%)	98.2	3^rd of 190 public high schools	98.4%		98.9	2^nd of 170 public high schools	98.8%	1	77.0	48.0	81.0	$6,875
Farmington High	Public	9-12	2200 Sunset Ave	Farmington	87401	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 324-0352	1,821	104	17.4	60.8%	447 (24.5%)	15 (0.8%)	447 (24.5%)	10 (0.5%)	789 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (6.2%)	39.7	97^th of 190 public high schools	48.9%		40.8	84^th of 170 public high schools	50.6%	13	28.0	8.0	35.0	$8,330
Navajo Preparatory School	Public	9-12	1220 West Apache Street	Farmington	87401	San Juan County	Navajo Preparatory School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 326-6571	283	21	13.4	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	283 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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