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Cloudcroft High

Summary:

Cloudcroft High is a public high school located in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 113 students. This small-town school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 17th out of 190 New Mexico high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Cloudcroft High's academic performance is exceptional, with the school consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across various subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an 80% proficiency rate in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%, and 66% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. The school also maintains strong graduation rates, with a four-year graduation rate of 83.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the state average. Cloudcroft High's performance is particularly noteworthy across various student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 159 New Mexico high schools for male students and 15th out of 155 high schools for white students.

Despite its small size, Cloudcroft High outperforms larger nearby schools, such as Tularosa High (272 students) and Alamogordo High (1,579 students), in academic metrics and student outcomes. This is likely due to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, Cloudcroft High serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, yet the school continues to excel academically, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 310 James Canyon Hwy
       Cloudcroft, NM  88317

(575) 601-4416

District: Cloudcroft

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,689 Help


Feeder schools for Cloudcroft High:

Elementary:    Cloudcroft Elementary
Middle:    Cloudcroft Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.2%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cloudcroft High ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cloudcroft 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: White (75.2%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cloudcroft High is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cloudcroft High is $13,689.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cloudcroft High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloudcroft High 17th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Cloudcroft High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cloudcroft:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloudcroft 10th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cloudcroft High

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Rank History for all students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.43 29th 129 77.5%
2006 85.73 12th 134 91.0%
2007 78.65 25th 150 83.3%
2008 89.83 13th 146 91.1%
2009 91.01 12th 151 92.1%
2010 91.31 12th 154 92.2%
2011 92.57 9th 157 94.3%
2012 92.12 9th 163 94.5%
2013 88.30 19th 177 89.3%
2014 93.16 9th 198 95.5%
2015 73.69 30th 193 84.5%
2016 79.45 22nd 185 88.1%
2017 73.04 30th 158 81.0%
2018 81.41 25th 182 86.3%
2019 67.65 44th 181 75.7%
2022 89.23 18th 177 89.8%
2023 89.82 20th 170 88.2%
2024 88.67 17th 190 91.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.65 4th 58 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.27 8th 164 95.1%
2019 71.31 32nd 161 80.1%
2022 85.40 20th 154 87.0%
2024 83.61 19th 154 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.68 36th 145 75.2%
2019 66.84 39th 144 72.9%
2022 80.88 26th 157 83.4%
2023 93.96 10th 143 93.0%
2024 73.82 34th 153 77.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.45 25th 143 82.5%
2019 75.84 32nd 151 78.8%
2022 87.63 17th 159 89.3%
2023 67.91 40th 146 72.6%
2024 95.42 8th 159 95.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cloudcroft High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 54th 115 53.0%
2019 46.34 55th 109 49.5%
2022 79.92 19th 133 85.7%
2023 87.81 23rd 157 85.4%
2024 88.55 15th 155 90.3%
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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 Cloudcroft High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 173 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1991 140 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 145 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1993 145 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1994 167 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1995 188 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 188 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 185 0 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 179 1 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 193 0 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 187 0 2 16 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 164 0 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 165 0 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 165 0 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 163 0 0 12 5 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 177 0 0 11 6 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 187 0 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2007 174 2 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 162 2 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 157 2 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 136 1 1 18 5 0 0 0 161
2011 110 1 1 22 3 0 1 0 138
2012 102 2 2 25 6 0 1 0 138
2013 97 2 1 20 2 0 1 0 123
2014 87 2 2 22 2 0 0 0 115
2015 95 4 2 23 2 0 0 0 126
2016 90 2 2 25 1 0 2 0 122
2017 103 2 2 18 1 0 4 0 130
2018 107 1 1 18 2 1 4 0 134
2019 111 1 2 22 2 0 6 0 144
2020 119 1 2 16 1 0 3 0 142
2021 113 2 2 15 0 0 2 0 134
2022 95 1 1 23 1 0 5 0 126
2023 85 1 0 23 1 0 3 0 113

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 Cloudcroft High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 187 9.7 19.2 n/a
1991 159 9.4 16.9 n/a
1992 157 11.0 14.2 n/a
1993 159 10.6 15.0 n/a
1994 182 11.4 16.0 n/a
1995 207 13.1 15.8 n/a
1996 207 13.1 15.8 n/a
1997 205 12.8 16.0 n/a
1998 194 15.3 12.7 n/a
1999 212 15.4 13.8 21.7
2000 209 15.3 13.7 20.1
2001 188 15.3 12.3 21.8
2002 181 13.9 13.0 21.5
2003 181 13.9 13.0 21.5
2004 180 15.9 11.3 26.1
2005 194 16.1 12.0 26.8
2006 202 16.4 12.3 19.8
2007 194 15.9 12.2 32
2008 185 14.6 12.7 29.2
2009 178 14.5 12.3 36
2010 161 12.3 13.0 32.9
2011 138 n/a n/a 26.8
2012 138 9.3 14.7 33.3
2013 123 11.3 10.8 27.6
2014 115 11.3 10.1 28.7
2015 126 10.0 12.6 27.8
2016 122 11.0 11.0 31.1
2017 130 9.9 13.1 40.8
2018 134 9.6 13.9 44.8
2019 144 9.4 15.2 47.2
2020 142 11.1 12.7 46.5
2021 134 10.8 12.3 50
2022 126 10.7 11.6 46
2023 113 12.2 9.2 45.1

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 Cloudcroft High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 187 9.7 19.2 n/a
1991 159 9.4 16.9 n/a
1992 157 11.0 14.2 n/a
1993 159 10.6 15.0 n/a
1994 182 11.4 16.0 n/a
1995 207 13.1 15.8 n/a
1996 207 13.1 15.8 n/a
1997 205 12.8 16.0 n/a
1998 194 15.3 12.7 n/a
1999 212 15.4 13.8 21.7
2000 209 15.3 13.7 20.1
2001 188 15.3 12.3 21.8
2002 181 13.9 13.0 21.5
2003 181 13.9 13.0 21.5
2004 180 15.9 11.3 26.1
2005 194 16.1 12.0 26.8
2006 202 16.4 12.3 19.8
2007 194 15.9 12.2 32
2008 185 14.6 12.7 29.2
2009 178 14.5 12.3 36
2010 161 12.3 13.0 32.9
2011 138 n/a n/a 26.8
2012 138 9.3 14.7 33.3
2013 123 11.3 10.8 27.6
2014 115 11.3 10.1 28.7
2015 126 10.0 12.6 27.8
2016 122 11.0 11.0 31.1
2017 130 9.9 13.1 40.8
2018 134 9.6 13.9 44.8
2019 144 9.4 15.2 47.2
2020 142 11.1 12.7 46.5
2021 134 10.8 12.3 50
2022 126 10.7 11.6 46
2023 113 12.2 9.2 45.1

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 Cloudcroft High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,689

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cloudcroft 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 44th of 181 High schoolsRanks 20th of 170 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft High)7258.3
 13.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Cloudcroft)6958.3
 10.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Cloudcroft High)4380
 37%
   11th Grade Science (Cloudcroft)4280
 38%
   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 Students144113
 21.5%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2223
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White11185
 23.4%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%45.1%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cloudcroft High

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended Cloudcroft High.

Cloudcroft High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cloudcroft Elementary
Middle : Cloudcroft Middle

Students at Cloudcroft High are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Yes. Cloudcroft High ranks in the top 8.9% of New Mexico high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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