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Belen High

Summary:

Belen High is a public high school serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12 in Belen, New Mexico. The school is part of the Belen Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 49 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Belen High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (77.51%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 28% in Language Arts, 15% in Mathematics, and 37% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. Belen High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than White students. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Belen High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 88th out of 193 high schools in 2014-2015 to 92nd out of 170 high schools in 2022-2023. The school performs similarly to or slightly better than the nearby Los Lunas Public Schools district, such as Los Lunas High and Valencia High, which also have lower academic proficiency rates compared to the state averages. These insights suggest that Belen High could benefit from initiatives to improve overall academic performance, particularly in mathematics and language arts, as well as strategies to address the needs of specific student subgroups and the high poverty levels in the school community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1619 West Delgado Ave
       Belen, NM  87002

(505) 966-1300

District: Belen

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,581 Help


Feeder schools for Belen High:

Elementary:    Dennis Chavez Elementary
    Gil Sanchez Elementary
    La Merced Elementary
    La Promesa Elementary
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Middle:    Belen Middle
    Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  1,027

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
White:
18.0%
American Indian:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belen High ranks worse than 54.1% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.87. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Belen High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.5%), White (18%), American Indian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belen High is 20.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belen High is $9,581.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belen High:

SchoolDigger ranks Belen High 92nd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Belen High in the ranking list.)

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Belen:

SchoolDigger ranks Belen 49th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belen High

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Rank History for all students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.00 72nd 129 44.2%
2006 43.96 78th 134 41.8%
2007 38.23 96th 150 36.0%
2008 56.89 58th 146 60.3%
2009 52.41 70th 151 53.6%
2010 32.59 111th 154 27.9%
2011 61.61 55th 157 65.0%
2012 53.15 79th 163 51.5%
2013 48.44 91st 177 48.6%
2014 52.36 95th 198 52.0%
2015 42.88 88th 193 54.4%
2016 37.89 94th 185 49.2%
2017 28.09 106th 158 32.9%
2018 22.10 145th 182 20.3%
2019 28.76 123rd 181 32.0%
2022 33.67 98th 177 44.6%
2023 37.87 92nd 170 45.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.30 16th 29 44.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.05 49th 62 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 119th 164 27.4%
2019 36.05 95th 161 41.0%
2022 43.68 58th 154 62.3%
2023 44.96 66th 157 58.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.08 21st 24 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.39 124th 145 14.5%
2019 30.48 107th 144 25.7%
2022 32.43 101st 157 35.7%
2023 36.37 79th 143 44.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.30 3rd 24 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 129th 143 9.8%
2019 24.83 117th 151 22.5%
2022 30.96 106th 159 33.3%
2023 35.60 90th 146 38.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.20 115th 133 13.5%
2019 29.31 95th 139 31.7%
2022 26.57 111th 150 26.0%
2023 41.25 61st 132 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Belen High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.67 111th 115 3.5%
2019 22.94 87th 109 20.2%
2022 30.59 92nd 133 30.8%
2023 34.44 93rd 157 40.8%
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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 Belen High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 407 15 2 706 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
1991 420 9 0 678 2 n/a n/a 0 1109
1992 430 19 2 734 3 n/a n/a 0 1188
1993 419 14 3 742 2 n/a n/a 0 1180
1994 441 22 2 792 3 n/a n/a 0 1260
1995 491 14 0 759 9 n/a n/a 0 1273
1996 491 14 0 759 9 n/a n/a 0 1273
1997 435 11 1 817 14 n/a n/a 0 1278
1998 451 11 2 822 8 n/a n/a 0 1294
1999 408 12 7 827 18 n/a n/a 0 1272
2000 395 19 8 852 23 n/a n/a 0 1297
2001 407 20 7 830 25 n/a n/a 0 1289
2002 444 24 10 914 21 n/a n/a 0 1413
2003 444 24 10 914 21 n/a n/a 0 1413
2004 424 26 11 956 24 n/a n/a 0 1441
2005 415 27 10 918 21 n/a n/a 0 1391
2006 416 27 7 891 23 n/a n/a 0 1364
2007 369 33 8 890 34 n/a n/a 0 1334
2008 366 28 6 898 26 n/a n/a 0 1324
2009 358 26 6 902 33 n/a n/a 0 1325
2010 366 23 8 877 32 0 0 0 1306
2011 353 30 6 869 28 0 0 0 1286
2012 305 28 12 879 21 0 0 0 1245
2013 287 22 7 801 19 0 1 0 1137
2014 260 28 6 817 14 0 5 0 1130
2015 260 20 3 817 10 0 18 0 1128
2016 212 15 4 732 11 0 13 0 987
2017 216 19 6 767 22 0 8 0 1038
2018 199 12 3 764 20 0 7 0 1005
2019 205 14 3 767 25 0 7 0 1021
2020 203 14 0 767 21 0 6 0 1011
2021 214 13 0 773 24 0 4 0 1028
2022 199 12 3 765 23 0 8 0 1010
2023 185 14 4 796 21 0 7 0 1027

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 Belen High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1130 58.1 19.4 n/a
1991 1109 58.3 19.0 n/a
1992 1188 60.8 19.5 n/a
1993 1180 58.2 20.3 n/a
1994 1260 57.8 21.8 n/a
1995 1273 67.2 18.9 n/a
1996 1273 67.2 18.9 n/a
1997 1278 66.5 19.2 n/a
1998 1294 67.6 19.1 n/a
1999 1272 71.2 17.9 44.1
2000 1297 76.1 17.0 40.3
2001 1289 78.0 16.5 42.4
2002 1413 70.1 20.2 30.6
2003 1413 70.1 20.2 30.6
2004 1441 71.7 20.1 54.4
2005 1391 78.0 17.8 46.4
2006 1364 69.0 19.8 47.7
2007 1334 76.0 17.6 44.5
2008 1324 70.0 18.9 46.2
2009 1325 70.0 18.9 58.3
2010 1306 56.0 23.3 52.2
2011 1286 69.0 18.6 55.3
2012 1245 65.0 19.1 58.9
2013 1137 60.0 18.9 62.6
2014 1130 54.0 20.9 67.4
2015 1128 51.0 22.1 58.3
2016 987 51.0 19.3 75.5
2017 1038 49.5 20.9 100
2018 1005 48.0 20.9 100
2019 1021 51.0 20.0 100
2020 1011 49.0 20.6 100
2021 1028 51.0 20.1 100
2022 1010 47.0 21.4 100
2023 1027 49.0 20.9 100

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 Belen High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1130 58.1 19.4 n/a
1991 1109 58.3 19.0 n/a
1992 1188 60.8 19.5 n/a
1993 1180 58.2 20.3 n/a
1994 1260 57.8 21.8 n/a
1995 1273 67.2 18.9 n/a
1996 1273 67.2 18.9 n/a
1997 1278 66.5 19.2 n/a
1998 1294 67.6 19.1 n/a
1999 1272 71.2 17.9 44.1
2000 1297 76.1 17.0 40.3
2001 1289 78.0 16.5 42.4
2002 1413 70.1 20.2 30.6
2003 1413 70.1 20.2 30.6
2004 1441 71.7 20.1 54.4
2005 1391 78.0 17.8 46.4
2006 1364 69.0 19.8 47.7
2007 1334 76.0 17.6 44.5
2008 1324 70.0 18.9 46.2
2009 1325 70.0 18.9 58.3
2010 1306 56.0 23.3 52.2
2011 1286 69.0 18.6 55.3
2012 1245 65.0 19.1 58.9
2013 1137 60.0 18.9 62.6
2014 1130 54.0 20.9 67.4
2015 1128 51.0 22.1 58.3
2016 987 51.0 19.3 75.5
2017 1038 49.5 20.9 100
2018 1005 48.0 20.9 100
2019 1021 51.0 20.0 100
2020 1011 49.0 20.6 100
2021 1028 51.0 20.1 100
2022 1010 47.0 21.4 100
2023 1027 49.0 20.9 100

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 Belen High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belen 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 123rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 92nd of 170 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Belen High)2331.8
 8.8%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Belen)2228.6
 6.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Belen High)2012.3
 7.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Belen)1911.8
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Belen High)2331.1
 8.1%
   11th Grade Science (Belen)2228.9
 6.9%
   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 Students10211027
 0.6%
African American1414
American Indian2521
 16%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic767796
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White205185
 9.8%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belen High

Belen High ranks 92nd of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,027 students attended Belen High.

Students at Belen High are 78% Hispanic, 18% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Belen High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dennis Chavez Elementary
Elementary : Gil Sanchez Elementary
Elementary : La Merced Elementary
Elementary : La Promesa Elementary
Elementary : Rio Grande Elementary
Middle : Belen Middle
Middle : Central Elementary


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