Is Kirtland Central High a good school?

Kirtland Central High ranks 108 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kirtland Central High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Kirtland Central High.

What is the racial makeup of Kirtland Central High?

Students at Kirtland Central High are 79% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Kirtland Central High?

Kirtland Central High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kirtland Elementary Elementary : Ojo Amarillo Elementary Middle : Kirtland Middle

Kirtland Central High

Summary:

Kirtland Central High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 713 students in Kirtland, New Mexico. The school is part of the Central School District, which is ranked 108 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirtland Central High consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for standardized tests, including the NM-ASR/Science, SAT School Day/English Language Arts, and NM Combined/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 72% in 2021-2022 to a high of 83.5% in 2022-2023, which is generally higher than the Central School District average but still below the state average. Kirtland Central High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong rankings for Native American and White students but much lower rankings for Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby schools, Kirtland Central High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other schools in the Central School District, such as Shiprock High and Career Prep Alternative. However, when compared to schools in the Farmington School District, such as Farmington High, Kirtland Central High lags behind in several key metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and its 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417

(505) 598-5881

District: Central

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,440

Feeder schools for Kirtland Central High:

Elementary:	Kirtland Elementary
	Ojo Amarillo Elementary
Middle:	Kirtland Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 713

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

79.0%

Hispanic:

8.8%

White:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirtland Central High ranks worse than 56.8% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.13. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Kirtland Central High has the largest high school student body size in the Central School District. Racial makeup is: American Indian (79%), Hispanic (8.8%), White (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirtland Central High is 16.5, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Kirtland Central High employs 43.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirtland Central High is $13,440. 2 high schools in the Central School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirtland Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirtland Central High 108^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Kirtland Central High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Central 108^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirtland Central High

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Rank History for all students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	48.33	64^th	129	50.4%
2006	57.85	55^th	134	59.0%
2007	55.93	64^th	150	57.3%
2008	58.56	54^th	146	63.0%
2009	61.25	57^th	151	62.3%
2010	45.36	86^th	154	44.2%
2011	42.71	97^th	157	38.2%
2012	57.95	67^th	163	58.9%
2013	58.60	65^th	177	63.3%
2014	57.60	76^th	198	61.6%
2015	34.37	114^th	193	40.9%
2016	47.67	69^th	185	62.7%
2017	38.28	83^rd	158	47.5%
2018	35.38	97^th	182	46.7%
2019	39.49	83^rd	181	54.1%
2022	23.42	121^st	177	31.6%
2023	22.60	127^th	170	25.3%
2024	36.13	108^th	190	43.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.38	17^th	31	45.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.83	2^nd	31	93.5%
2023	14.21	26^th	29	10.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.13	52^nd	62	16.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	44.53	80^th	164	51.2%
2019	49.27	68^th	161	57.8%
2022	29.81	87^th	154	43.5%
2023	25.72	116^th	157	26.1%
2024	40.20	81^st	154	47.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	52.29	63^rd	145	56.6%
2019	47.02	66^th	144	54.2%
2022	23.49	122^nd	157	22.3%
2023	18.05	120^th	143	16.1%
2024	34.56	94^th	153	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	38.25	77^th	143	46.2%
2019	41.51	71^st	151	53.0%
2022	22.14	135^th	159	15.1%
2023	21.78	125^th	146	14.4%
2024	31.43	103^rd	159	35.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	84.76	19^th	133	85.7%
2019	78.51	27^th	139	80.6%
2022	52.37	59^th	150	60.7%
2024	26.92	100^th	142	29.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	53.88	18^th	47	61.7%
2019	45.84	26^th	47	44.7%
2022	32.10	25^th	44	43.2%
2023	23.25	36^th	42	14.3%
2024	47.25	23^rd	43	46.5%

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Rank History for White students at Kirtland Central High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	65.97	33^rd	115	71.3%
2019	59.61	36^th	109	67.0%
2023	72.61	38^th	157	75.8%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Kirtland Central High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	213	3	1	16	506	n/a	n/a	739
1991	202	2	0	21	569	n/a	n/a	794
1992	246	3	0	18	594	n/a	n/a	861
1993	234	2	0	21	612	n/a	n/a	869
1994	249	1	2	27	609	n/a	n/a	888
1995	263	2	0	38	622	n/a	n/a	925
1996	263	2	0	38	622	n/a	n/a	925
1997	260	1	0	37	627	n/a	n/a	925
1998	260	0	0	38	681	n/a	n/a	979
1999	259	1	0	50	710	n/a	n/a	1020
2000	236	2	1	59	750	n/a	n/a	1048
2001	218	3	3	57	709	n/a	n/a	990
2002	212	2	4	44	739	n/a	n/a	1001
2003	212	2	4	44	739	n/a	n/a	1001
2004	202	2	2	38	746	n/a	n/a	990
2005	180	2	2	33	756	n/a	n/a	973
2006	163	7	2	40	765	n/a	n/a	977
2007	129	8	1	33	736	n/a	n/a	907
2008	137	6	0	36	767	n/a	n/a	946
2009	139	7	0	30	744	n/a	n/a	920
2010	125	6	0	34	712	1	0	878
2011	135	3	0	46	660	1	1	846
2012	128	3	0	44	643	1	1	820
2013	108	4	0	48	602	2	0	764
2014	122	3	2	43	616	1	3	790
2015	105	2	3	36	668	0	1	815
2016	99	1	2	45	617	0	8	772
2017	88	0	2	48	625	0	14	777
2018	81	0	0	49	606	0	16	752
2019	73	0	0	50	575	0	10	708
2020	82	0	3	47	582	0	11	725
2021	70	1	3	53	585	0	23	735
2022	61	3	2	63	596	0	25	750
2023	58	3	1	63	563	0	25	713

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 Kirtland Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	739	41.0	18.0	n/a
1991	794	42.0	18.9	n/a
1992	861	43.5	19.7	n/a
1993	869	42.5	20.4	n/a
1994	888	44.3	20.0	n/a
1995	925	47.5	19.5	n/a
1996	925	47.5	19.5	n/a
1997	925	50.1	18.5	n/a
1998	979	51.0	19.2	n/a
1999	1020	54.4	18.8	46
2000	1048	56.6	18.5	57
2001	990	57.5	17.2	47.5
2002	1001	58.0	17.3	48.1
2003	1001	58.0	17.3	48.1
2004	990	59.0	16.8	49.1
2005	973	61.5	15.8	51.1
2006	977	62.5	15.6	99.7
2007	907	59.0	15.4	99.7
2008	946	59.0	16.0	89.4
2009	920	59.3	15.5	99.7
2010	878	55.8	15.7	99.7
2011	846	56.6	14.9	99.5
2012	820	52.9	15.4	99.6
2013	764	47.8	15.9	96.1
2014	790	41.1	19.1	95.4
2015	815	45.0	18.1	94.8
2016	772	44.0	17.5	100
2017	777	43.1	18.0	88.8
2018	752	44.1	17.0	100
2019	708	44.7	15.8	100
2020	725	43.8	16.5	100
2021	735	44.8	16.4	100
2022	750	43.8	17.1	100
2023	713	43.2	16.5	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 Kirtland Central High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	739	41.0	18.0	n/a
1991	794	42.0	18.9	n/a
1992	861	43.5	19.7	n/a
1993	869	42.5	20.4	n/a
1994	888	44.3	20.0	n/a
1995	925	47.5	19.5	n/a
1996	925	47.5	19.5	n/a
1997	925	50.1	18.5	n/a
1998	979	51.0	19.2	n/a
1999	1020	54.4	18.8	46
2000	1048	56.6	18.5	57
2001	990	57.5	17.2	47.5
2002	1001	58.0	17.3	48.1
2003	1001	58.0	17.3	48.1
2004	990	59.0	16.8	49.1
2005	973	61.5	15.8	51.1
2006	977	62.5	15.6	99.7
2007	907	59.0	15.4	99.7
2008	946	59.0	16.0	89.4
2009	920	59.3	15.5	99.7
2010	878	55.8	15.7	99.7
2011	846	56.6	14.9	99.5
2012	820	52.9	15.4	99.6
2013	764	47.8	15.9	96.1
2014	790	41.1	19.1	95.4
2015	815	45.0	18.1	94.8
2016	772	44.0	17.5	100
2017	777	43.1	18.0	88.8
2018	752	44.1	17.0	100
2019	708	44.7	15.8	100
2020	725	43.8	16.5	100
2021	735	44.8	16.4	100
2022	750	43.8	17.1	100
2023	713	43.2	16.5	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirtland Central High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,440

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirtland Central High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 181 High schools	Ranks 127^th of 170 High schools	28.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Kirtland Central High)	57	24.2	32.8%
11th Grade Language Arts (Central)	46	19.8	26.2%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Kirtland Central High)	13	27.7	14.7%
11th Grade Science (Central)	11	23.5	12.5%
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	708	713	0.7%
African American	0	3
American Indian	575	563	2.1%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	50	63	26%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	58	20.5%
Two or More Races	10	25	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Kirtland Central 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
Kirtland Central High	Public	9-12	550 County Road 6100	Kirtland	87417	San Juan County	Central	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 598-5881	713	43	16.5	100.0%	58 (8.1%)	3 (0.4%)	63 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	563 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	36.1	108^th of 190 public high schools	43.2%		22.6	127^th of 170 public high schools	25.3%	19	26.0	4.0	42.0	$13,440
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	274	20	13.7	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	274 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Farmington High	Public	9-12	2200 Sunset Ave	Farmington	87401	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 324-0352	1,824	102	17.8	48.6%	462 (25.3%)	18 (1.0%)	452 (24.8%)	11 (0.6%)	781 (42.8%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.4%)	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
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	284	11	26.5	20.1%	117 (41.2%)	2 (0.7%)	74 (26.1%)	16 (5.6%)	49 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (8.8%)	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
Rocinante High	Public	6-12	3250 East 30th St	Farmington	87401	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8627	179	14	12.9	100.0%	56 (31.3%)	2 (1.1%)	61 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	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
Piedra Vista High	Public	9-12	5700 College Blvd	Farmington	87402	San Juan County	Farmington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 599-8880	1,578	83	18.9	47.3%	467 (29.6%)	6 (0.4%)	524 (33.2%)	10 (0.6%)	472 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (6.3%)	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
Shiprock Northwest High School	Public	7-12	Pinon Street Bdg 1419	Shiprock	87420	San Juan County	Shiprock Northwest High School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 368-2100	142	11	12.9	97.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Shiprock High	Public	9-12	Hwy 64	Shiprock	87420	San Juan County	Central	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 368-5161	582	36	16.1	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	550 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	32.5	121^st of 190 public high schools	36.3%		18	147^th of 170 public high schools	13.5%	26	22.0		33.0	$13,123
Career Prep Alternative	Public	9-12	West Hwy 64	Shiprock	87420	San Juan County	Central	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 368-4980	152	12	12.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	141 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)			23.0	$15,296

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