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Newcomb High

Summary:

Newcomb High is a public high school in Newcomb, New Mexico, serving 266 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Central District, which is ranked 108 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newcomb High has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in academic metrics. Only 9% of its students were proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to 25% in the district and 36% statewide. Similarly, just 9% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, versus 19% in the district and 34% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been below the state average, ranging from 72% to 85.7% in recent years, compared to the statewide average of 75-80%. Notably, Newcomb High serves a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Newcomb High's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for English Language Learners and Disabled students, it ranks very low for Native American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that the school may have effective practices or resources that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for other student groups. However, the school's overall declining performance over the past decade, from a ranking of 89 out of 198 schools in 2013-2014 to 187 out of 190 in 2023-2024, indicates that addressing the root causes of its challenges, such as poverty and resource inequities, will be crucial for improving the educational experience for all students at Newcomb High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Us 491
       Newcomb, NM  87455

(505) 696-3417

District: Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,849 Help


Feeder schools for Newcomb High:

Elementary:    Naschitti Elementary
    Newcomb Elementary
Middle:    Newcomb Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.0%
Hispanic:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newcomb High ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newcomb 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: American Indian (97%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcomb High is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcomb High is $14,849, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Central School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcomb High:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcomb High 187th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Newcomb High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:


Central:

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


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Rank History for Newcomb High

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Rank History for all students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.12 106th 129 17.8%
2006 19.49 111th 134 17.2%
2007 16.63 125th 150 16.7%
2008 15.86 127th 146 13.0%
2009 26.73 116th 151 23.2%
2010 37.83 99th 154 35.7%
2011 14.63 133rd 157 15.3%
2012 37.86 106th 163 35.0%
2013 38.65 118th 177 33.3%
2014 53.95 89th 198 55.1%
2015 23.28 153rd 193 20.7%
2016 13.66 184th 185 0.5%
2017 14.22 148th 158 6.3%
2018 18.28 157th 182 13.7%
2019 36.46 96th 181 47.0%
2022 10.22 154th 177 13.0%
2023 7.45 169th 170 0.6%
2024 8.84 187th 190 1.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.67 13th 31 58.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.14 3rd 31 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.90 139th 164 15.2%
2019 46.69 74th 161 54.0%
2022 12.05 128th 154 16.9%
2023 7.45 156th 157 0.6%
2024 9.18 150th 154 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.20 101st 145 30.3%
2019 49.70 64th 144 55.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.36 6th 51 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.51 136th 143 4.9%
2019 33.04 90th 151 40.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Newcomb High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.50 38th 47 19.1%
2019 54.55 17th 47 63.8%
2022 12.59 43rd 44 2.3%
2023 12.73 40th 42 4.8%
2024 11.17 43rd 43 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Newcomb High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 4 0 0 1 334 n/a n/a 0 339
1991 4 0 0 0 322 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 4 0 0 0 341 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 2 0 0 1 323 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 2 0 0 1 355 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 3 0 0 0 341 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 3 0 0 0 341 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 3 0 0 1 310 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 1 0 0 0 346 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 2 1 1 1 365 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 0 0 0 0 343 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 1 0 0 2 355 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 0 0 0 1 386 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 0 0 0 1 386 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 0 0 3 0 343 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 0 0 0 0 345 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 1 0 1 0 331 n/a n/a 0 333
2007 0 0 0 0 334 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 0 0 0 0 324 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 0 0 0 0 320 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 1 0 0 0 268 0 0 0 269
2011 1 1 0 0 255 0 0 0 257
2012 1 1 0 0 247 0 0 0 249
2013 0 0 1 0 236 0 0 0 237
2014 0 0 0 0 219 1 0 0 220
2015 0 0 0 0 211 0 4 0 215
2016 0 0 0 0 212 0 4 0 216
2017 0 0 0 1 219 0 7 0 227
2018 0 0 0 2 217 0 7 0 226
2019 1 0 0 2 234 0 4 0 241
2020 0 1 1 3 256 0 5 0 266
2021 0 1 2 8 252 0 4 0 267
2022 0 2 2 10 249 0 5 0 268
2023 0 2 2 9 250 0 3 0 266
2024 0 1 0 4 223 0 2 0 230

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 Newcomb High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 339 19.1 17.7 n/a
1991 326 20.2 16.1 n/a
1992 345 20.4 16.9 n/a
1993 326 22.8 14.3 n/a
1994 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1995 344 21.1 16.3 n/a
1996 344 21.1 16.3 n/a
1997 314 21.6 14.5 n/a
1998 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
1999 370 26.3 14.1 94.9
2000 343 29.3 11.7 93.6
2001 358 34.8 10.3 65.6
2002 387 32.5 11.9 88.4
2003 387 32.5 11.9 88.4
2004 346 31.0 11.2 87.6
2005 345 32.0 10.8 87
2006 333 33.0 10.1 99.1
2007 334 31.0 10.8 99.1
2008 324 26.0 12.5 82.1
2009 320 27.5 11.6 99.1
2010 269 25.9 10.3 98.9
2011 257 21.1 12.1 98.8
2012 249 19.5 12.7 98.8
2013 237 18.5 12.7 92
2014 220 18.8 11.7 98.6
2015 215 18.0 11.9 100
2016 216 15.0 14.4 100
2017 227 14.2 15.9 85.5
2018 226 16.2 13.9 100
2019 241 17.1 14.0 100
2020 266 20.0 13.3 100
2021 267 17.7 15.0 100
2022 268 15.6 17.1 100
2023 266 16.6 16.0 100
2024 230 17.1 13.4 98.3

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 Newcomb High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 339 19.1 17.7 n/a
1991 326 20.2 16.1 n/a
1992 345 20.4 16.9 n/a
1993 326 22.8 14.3 n/a
1994 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1995 344 21.1 16.3 n/a
1996 344 21.1 16.3 n/a
1997 314 21.6 14.5 n/a
1998 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
1999 370 26.3 14.1 94.9
2000 343 29.3 11.7 93.6
2001 358 34.8 10.3 65.6
2002 387 32.5 11.9 88.4
2003 387 32.5 11.9 88.4
2004 346 31.0 11.2 87.6
2005 345 32.0 10.8 87
2006 333 33.0 10.1 99.1
2007 334 31.0 10.8 99.1
2008 324 26.0 12.5 82.1
2009 320 27.5 11.6 99.1
2010 269 25.9 10.3 98.9
2011 257 21.1 12.1 98.8
2012 249 19.5 12.7 98.8
2013 237 18.5 12.7 92
2014 220 18.8 11.7 98.6
2015 215 18.0 11.9 100
2016 216 15.0 14.4 100
2017 227 14.2 15.9 85.5
2018 226 16.2 13.9 100
2019 241 17.1 14.0 100
2020 266 20.0 13.3 100
2021 267 17.7 15.0 100
2022 268 15.6 17.1 100
2023 266 16.6 16.0 100
2024 230 17.1 13.4 98.3

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 Newcomb High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcomb 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 96th of 181 High schoolsRanks 169th of 170 High schools
 46.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Newcomb High)479.1
 37.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Central)4619.8
 26.2%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newcomb High)65.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Central)56
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Newcomb High)1114
 3%
   11th Grade Science (Central)1123.5
 12.5%
   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 Students241266
 10.4%
African American02
American Indian234250
 6.8%
Asian02
Hispanic29
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newcomb High

Students at Newcomb High are 97% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Newcomb High ranks in the bottom 1.6% of New Mexico high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Newcomb High.

Newcomb High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Naschitti Elementary
Elementary : Newcomb Elementary
Middle : Newcomb Middle


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