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Cuba High

Summary:

Cuba High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 300 students in Cuba, New Mexico. The school is part of the Cuba District, which is ranked 116 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, Cuba High has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New Mexico high schools.

Cuba High's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 19% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%. The school's four-year graduation rates have been inconsistent, ranging from 76.0% to 91.0% over the past few years, still below the state average. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 11.8 students per teacher, suggesting the potential for more individualized attention. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges.

While Cuba High struggles overall, its Hispanic and White student subgroups have performed relatively better compared to other subgroups. The nearest high school, Coronado High, located approximately 15.59 miles away in the Jemez Mountain district, has consistently outperformed Cuba High, ranking in the top half of New Mexico high schools and maintaining a higher graduation rate. Addressing the systemic issues, such as the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the school's location in a low-performing district, may be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Cuba High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
       Cuba, NM  87013

(575) 289-3211

District: Cuba

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,821 Help


Feeder schools for Cuba High:

Elementary:    Cuba Elementary
Middle:    Cuba Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
77.1%
Hispanic:
17.4%
White:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cuba High ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cuba 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 (77.1%), Hispanic (17.4%), White (3.5%). (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 Cuba High is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cuba High is $13,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cuba High:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuba High 175th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Cuba High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cuba:

SchoolDigger ranks Cuba 116th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cuba High

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Rank History for all students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 14.62 111th 129 14.0%
2006 20.31 108th 134 19.4%
2007 20.53 123rd 150 18.0%
2008 11.50 131st 146 10.3%
2009 23.80 118th 151 21.9%
2010 20.27 126th 154 18.2%
2011 10.72 142nd 157 9.6%
2012 16.59 137th 163 16.0%
2013 20.60 141st 177 20.3%
2014 30.12 149th 198 24.7%
2015 16.28 172nd 193 10.9%
2016 26.13 133rd 185 28.1%
2017 20.62 136th 158 13.9%
2018 20.96 150th 182 17.6%
2019 14.54 166th 181 8.3%
2023 10.42 163rd 170 4.1%
2024 14.29 175th 190 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 117th 164 28.7%
2019 17.78 147th 161 8.7%
2023 10.49 151st 157 3.8%
2024 15.25 139th 154 9.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 91st 145 37.2%
2019 17.98 132nd 144 8.3%
2023 8.42 141st 143 1.4%
2024 9.92 152nd 153 0.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.69 140th 143 2.1%
2019 12.21 151st 151 0.0%
2024 13.39 147th 159 7.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.24 47th 133 64.7%
2019 58.10 51st 139 63.3%
2024 47.67 55th 142 61.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.13 43rd 47 8.5%
2019 8.25 45th 47 4.3%
2023 8.78 42nd 42 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cuba High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.45 38th 155 75.5%
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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 Cuba High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 22 0 0 79 179 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 17 0 0 80 210 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 21 0 0 85 222 n/a n/a 0 328
1993 16 2 1 101 248 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 16 2 1 109 301 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 27 1 0 107 302 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 27 1 0 107 302 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 22 1 0 114 296 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 24 1 0 88 337 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 23 0 0 100 316 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 17 0 0 91 302 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 20 0 0 85 311 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 29 0 0 90 394 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 29 0 0 90 394 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 17 1 0 89 371 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 14 0 0 78 316 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 17 1 0 69 238 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 10 1 0 70 262 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 15 0 0 63 287 n/a n/a 0 365
2009 16 0 0 68 292 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 7 0 0 69 241 0 0 0 317
2011 7 0 0 58 239 0 0 0 304
2012 5 0 0 64 190 0 1 0 260
2013 9 0 0 61 179 0 2 0 251
2014 6 0 1 63 163 0 3 0 236
2015 12 0 3 54 162 0 3 0 234
2016 7 0 2 58 165 0 5 0 237
2017 7 0 2 63 152 0 3 0 227
2018 7 0 2 59 173 0 4 0 245
2019 9 0 0 63 159 0 11 0 242
2020 8 0 0 62 165 0 8 0 243
2021 9 0 1 67 168 0 6 0 251
2022 7 0 1 67 185 0 5 0 265
2023 8 0 2 57 228 0 5 0 300
2024 10 0 4 50 222 0 2 0 288

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 Cuba High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 280 19.7 14.2 n/a
1991 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1992 328 21.6 15.1 n/a
1993 368 21.4 17.2 n/a
1994 429 23.7 18.1 n/a
1995 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1996 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1997 433 25.5 17.0 n/a
1998 450 26.7 16.9 n/a
1999 439 25.7 17.1 86.8
2000 410 20.0 20.5 83.2
2001 416 24.4 17.0 87.3
2002 513 30.4 16.9 84
2003 513 30.4 16.9 84
2004 478 35.5 13.5 99.4
2005 408 30.5 13.4 98.3
2006 325 24.5 13.3 99.1
2007 343 25.0 13.7 99.1
2008 365 25.0 14.6 99.2
2009 376 25.4 14.8 99.2
2010 317 24.5 12.9 99.1
2011 304 25.0 12.1 99
2012 260 24.5 10.6 98.8
2013 251 19.5 12.8 80.9
2014 236 19.2 12.2 90.7
2015 234 18.0 13.0 62.8
2016 237 20.0 11.8 100
2017 227 19.9 11.3 100
2018 245 20.3 12.0 100
2019 242 22.0 10.9 100
2020 243 24.0 10.0 100
2021 251 21.1 11.8 100
2022 265 22.4 11.8 100
2023 300 28.2 10.6 100
2024 288 29.0 9.9 100

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 Cuba High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 280 19.7 14.2 n/a
1991 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1992 328 21.6 15.1 n/a
1993 368 21.4 17.2 n/a
1994 429 23.7 18.1 n/a
1995 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1996 437 24.5 17.8 n/a
1997 433 25.5 17.0 n/a
1998 450 26.7 16.9 n/a
1999 439 25.7 17.1 86.8
2000 410 20.0 20.5 83.2
2001 416 24.4 17.0 87.3
2002 513 30.4 16.9 84
2003 513 30.4 16.9 84
2004 478 35.5 13.5 99.4
2005 408 30.5 13.4 98.3
2006 325 24.5 13.3 99.1
2007 343 25.0 13.7 99.1
2008 365 25.0 14.6 99.2
2009 376 25.4 14.8 99.2
2010 317 24.5 12.9 99.1
2011 304 25.0 12.1 99
2012 260 24.5 10.6 98.8
2013 251 19.5 12.8 80.9
2014 236 19.2 12.2 90.7
2015 234 18.0 13.0 62.8
2016 237 20.0 11.8 100
2017 227 19.9 11.3 100
2018 245 20.3 12.0 100
2019 242 22.0 10.9 100
2020 243 24.0 10.0 100
2021 251 21.1 11.8 100
2022 265 22.4 11.8 100
2023 300 28.2 10.6 100
2024 288 29.0 9.9 100

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 Cuba High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cuba 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 166th of 181 High schoolsRanks 163rd of 170 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Cuba High)611.1
 5.1%
   11th Grade Science (Cuba)611.1
 5.1%
   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 Students242300
 24%
African American00
American Indian159228
 43.4%
Asian02
Hispanic6357
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba High

Cuba High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cuba Elementary
Middle : Cuba Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Cuba High.

Cuba High ranks in the bottom 7.9% of New Mexico high schools.

Students at Cuba High are 77% American Indian, 17% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.


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