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Dulce High

Summary:

Dulce High School is a public high school located in Dulce, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 154 students. The school is part of the Dulce District, which is ranked 118 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dulce High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 142 to 180 out of 170-190 schools. The school has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. Proficiency rates in core subjects like Science, English Language Arts, and Language Arts are significantly below the state averages, with only 29% of Dulce High students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 36%. Additionally, Dulce High's four-year graduation rates have been consistently low, ranging from 51% to 76.7% over the past few years, well below the state average.

Dulce High has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-socioeconomic status families. The school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 14.6 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. These factors may be contributing to the school's persistent underperformance, and there is a clear need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of Dulce High's challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 113 Hawk Dr
       Dulce, NM  87528

(575) 759-3353

District: Dulce

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,022 Help


Feeder schools for Dulce High:

Elementary:    Dulce Elementary
Middle:    Dulce Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  154

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dulce High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dulce High ranks worse than 94.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dulce 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 (92.9%), Hispanic (3.9%), Asian (1.3%). (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 Dulce High is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dulce High is $18,022.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dulce High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dulce High 180th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Dulce High in the ranking list.)

Dulce:

SchoolDigger ranks Dulce 118th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dulce High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 12.50 204th 207 1.4%
2016 10.72 208th 208 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dulce High

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Rank History for all high school students at Dulce High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.02 107th 129 17.1%
2006 18.37 112th 134 16.4%
2007 22.87 120th 150 20.0%
2008 32.38 102nd 146 30.1%
2009 32.29 100th 151 33.8%
2010 32.24 112th 154 27.3%
2011 47.72 88th 157 43.9%
2012 9.97 149th 163 8.6%
2013 10.18 160th 177 9.6%
2014 12.57 176th 198 11.1%
2015 16.38 171st 193 11.4%
2016 17.75 168th 185 9.2%
2017 9.21 155th 158 1.9%
2018 9.20 175th 182 3.8%
2019 8.79 175th 181 3.3%
2023 19.74 142nd 170 16.5%
2024 11.93 180th 190 5.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dulce High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.44 157th 164 4.3%
2019 9.80 156th 161 3.1%
2023 24.07 120th 157 23.6%
2024 12.63 144th 154 6.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Dulce High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.21 122nd 143 14.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Dulce High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.20 138th 143 3.5%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Dulce High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.81 47th 47 0.0%
2019 6.91 46th 47 2.1%
2023 34.15 30th 42 28.6%
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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 Dulce High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 3 0 0 12 140 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 2 0 0 15 143 n/a n/a 0 160
1992 1 0 0 17 117 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 1 0 0 17 115 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 1 0 0 19 120 n/a n/a 0 140
1995 3 0 0 5 156 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 3 0 0 5 156 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 2 0 1 13 157 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 7 0 1 12 172 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 5 1 1 13 160 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 9 0 0 13 163 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 5 1 0 14 163 n/a n/a 0 183
2002 0 1 0 18 197 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 0 1 0 18 197 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 0 2 0 20 195 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 2 1 0 21 198 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 2 0 0 18 202 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 5 0 0 12 184 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 6 0 0 14 228 n/a n/a 0 248
2009 4 0 0 12 203 n/a n/a 0 219
2010 2 0 0 9 200 0 0 0 211
2011 3 0 0 9 185 0 0 0 197
2012 2 1 0 11 167 0 0 0 181
2013 1 0 0 9 172 0 0 0 182
2014 4 0 0 8 161 0 0 0 173
2015 2 0 0 13 258 0 0 0 273
2016 2 0 0 12 275 0 1 0 290
2017 0 1 0 12 283 0 1 0 297
2018 1 0 0 7 189 0 1 0 198
2019 0 0 1 4 159 0 1 0 165
2020 0 3 2 5 157 0 1 0 168
2021 0 2 1 8 161 0 0 0 172
2022 1 1 2 6 159 0 0 0 169
2023 1 0 2 6 143 0 2 0 154

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 Dulce High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 155 10.4 14.9 n/a
1991 160 11.0 14.5 n/a
1992 135 13.2 10.2 n/a
1993 133 13.1 10.2 n/a
1994 140 14.5 9.7 n/a
1995 164 14.6 11.2 n/a
1996 164 14.6 11.2 n/a
1997 173 17.4 9.9 n/a
1998 192 19.0 10.1 n/a
1999 180 17.0 10.6 80
2000 185 14.1 13.1 80
2001 183 14.8 12.4 65
2002 216 15.9 13.6 55.1
2003 216 15.9 13.6 55.1
2004 217 17.9 12.1 54.8
2005 222 16.8 13.2 53.6
2006 222 17.3 12.8 53.2
2007 201 17.1 11.8 98.5
2008 248 19.2 12.9 94
2009 219 20.9 10.5 98.6
2010 211 20.0 10.5 98.6
2011 197 21.0 9.3 98.5
2012 181 20.0 9.0 98.3
2013 182 16.6 10.9 98.4
2014 173 17.4 9.9 98.3
2015 273 26.0 10.5 87.5
2016 290 24.0 12.0 99
2017 297 24.4 12.1 100
2018 198 16.5 12.0 100
2019 165 14.0 11.7 100
2020 168 16.5 10.1 100
2021 172 11.7 14.6 100
2022 169 13.0 13.0 100
2023 154 16.0 9.6 100

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 Dulce High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 155 10.4 14.9 n/a
1991 160 11.0 14.5 n/a
1992 135 13.2 10.2 n/a
1993 133 13.1 10.2 n/a
1994 140 14.5 9.7 n/a
1995 164 14.6 11.2 n/a
1996 164 14.6 11.2 n/a
1997 173 17.4 9.9 n/a
1998 192 19.0 10.1 n/a
1999 180 17.0 10.6 80
2000 185 14.1 13.1 80
2001 183 14.8 12.4 65
2002 216 15.9 13.6 55.1
2003 216 15.9 13.6 55.1
2004 217 17.9 12.1 54.8
2005 222 16.8 13.2 53.6
2006 222 17.3 12.8 53.2
2007 201 17.1 11.8 98.5
2008 248 19.2 12.9 94
2009 219 20.9 10.5 98.6
2010 211 20.0 10.5 98.6
2011 197 21.0 9.3 98.5
2012 181 20.0 9.0 98.3
2013 182 16.6 10.9 98.4
2014 173 17.4 9.9 98.3
2015 273 26.0 10.5 87.5
2016 290 24.0 12.0 99
2017 297 24.4 12.1 100
2018 198 16.5 12.0 100
2019 165 14.0 11.7 100
2020 168 16.5 10.1 100
2021 172 11.7 14.6 100
2022 169 13.0 13.0 100
2023 154 16.0 9.6 100

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 Dulce High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,022

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dulce 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 181 High schoolsRanks 142nd of 170 High schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students165154
 6.7%
African American00
American Indian159143
 10.1%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dulce High

In the 2022-23 school year, 154 students attended Dulce High.

Dulce High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dulce Elementary
Middle : Dulce Middle

Students at Dulce High are 93% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Dulce High ranks in the bottom 5.3% of New Mexico high schools.


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