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Laguna-Acoma High

Summary:

Laguna-Acoma High School is a public high school located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the Grants school district, which is ranked 82 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Laguna-Acoma High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates in core subjects like language arts, math, and science significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 15% of 11th-grade students at Laguna-Acoma were proficient or better in language arts, compared to 26% in the Grants district and 34% statewide.

The school's struggles extend beyond academics, with low graduation rates ranging from 70.5% to 84.0% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's student population is entirely from low-income households, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. These factors suggest that Laguna-Acoma High School faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its diverse student population, and addressing the equity concerns, resource allocation, and community factors that contribute to the school's underperformance will be crucial for driving meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
       Casa Blanca, NM  87007

(505) 285-2667

District: Grants

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,690 Help


Feeder schools for Laguna-Acoma High:

Elementary:    Cubero Elementary
    Seboyeta Elementary
Middle:    Laguna-Acoma Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Asian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laguna-Acoma High ranks worse than 85.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laguna-Acoma 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 (91.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laguna-Acoma High is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Laguna-Acoma High employs 20.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laguna-Acoma High is $15,690.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laguna-Acoma High:

SchoolDigger ranks Laguna-Acoma High 163rd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Laguna-Acoma High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grants:

SchoolDigger ranks Grants 82nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laguna-Acoma High

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Rank History for all students at Laguna-Acoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.54 92nd 129 28.7%
2006 14.52 119th 134 11.2%
2007 24.31 117th 150 22.0%
2008 16.76 125th 146 14.4%
2009 31.10 103rd 151 31.8%
2010 44.52 89th 154 42.2%
2011 32.78 108th 157 31.2%
2012 38.50 105th 163 35.6%
2013 40.84 113th 177 36.2%
2014 43.73 115th 198 41.9%
2015 25.85 145th 193 24.9%
2016 16.73 172nd 185 7.0%
2017 14.42 147th 158 7.0%
2018 14.29 164th 182 9.9%
2019 13.29 167th 181 7.7%
2022 9.99 155th 177 12.4%
2023 18.25 144th 170 15.3%
2024 16.99 163rd 190 14.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laguna-Acoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.01 148th 164 9.8%
2019 15.96 148th 161 8.1%
2022 10.67 130th 154 15.6%
2023 20.90 127th 157 19.1%
2024 18.31 133rd 154 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Laguna-Acoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.65 144th 145 0.7%
2019 4.55 144th 144 0.0%
2022 9.13 155th 157 1.3%
2024 13.68 144th 153 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Laguna-Acoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 135th 143 5.6%
2019 16.12 144th 151 4.6%
2022 8.20 159th 159 0.0%
2023 23.96 119th 146 18.5%
2024 14.19 145th 159 8.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Laguna-Acoma High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.32 46th 47 2.1%
2019 8.49 44th 47 6.4%
2022 18.75 40th 44 9.1%
2024 24.72 37th 43 14.0%
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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 Laguna-Acoma High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1 0 0 38 222 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 3 0 0 35 241 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 1 0 0 49 263 n/a n/a 0 313
1993 3 0 0 45 268 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 2 0 0 44 246 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 3 0 0 46 257 n/a n/a 0 306
1996 3 0 0 46 257 n/a n/a 0 306
1997 4 1 0 51 284 n/a n/a 0 340
1998 6 1 0 44 275 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 4 0 0 41 285 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 4 0 0 30 300 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 0 0 0 38 275 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 1 0 0 27 263 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 1 0 0 27 263 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 1 0 0 32 292 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 2 0 0 26 315 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 2 0 0 24 336 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 2 0 0 22 299 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 2 0 1 19 321 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 2 0 2 19 265 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 3 0 4 21 273 0 0 0 301
2011 1 0 6 20 276 0 2 0 305
2012 2 0 0 19 237 0 3 0 261
2013 2 0 1 20 253 0 3 0 279
2014 2 0 3 24 262 0 4 0 295
2015 1 1 2 22 250 0 3 0 279
2016 0 2 2 17 258 0 2 0 281
2017 0 1 0 19 258 0 1 0 279
2018 1 1 0 9 204 0 3 0 218
2019 1 1 0 7 192 0 2 0 203
2020 1 0 0 7 185 0 3 0 196
2021 2 0 0 10 173 0 3 0 188
2022 1 0 3 7 170 0 0 0 181
2023 0 0 4 10 179 1 2 0 196
2024 2 0 4 8 169 0 1 0 184

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 Laguna-Acoma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 261 19.0 13.7 n/a
1991 279 16.8 16.6 n/a
1992 313 19.6 15.9 n/a
1993 316 20.3 15.6 n/a
1994 292 19.2 15.2 n/a
1995 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1996 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1997 340 23.4 14.5 n/a
1998 326 22.3 14.6 n/a
1999 330 19.8 16.7 66.7
2000 334 24.8 13.5 61.7
2001 313 20.3 15.4 90.7
2002 291 24.3 12.0 62.2
2003 291 24.3 12.0 62.2
2004 325 25.4 12.8 73.5
2005 343 26.5 12.9 73.5
2006 362 28.5 12.7 62.7
2007 323 26.0 12.4 67.2
2008 343 28.5 12.0 61.2
2009 288 30.0 9.6 70.1
2010 301 27.0 11.1 70.8
2011 305 27.3 11.1 67.9
2012 261 25.1 10.3 66.7
2013 279 24.1 11.5 77.8
2014 295 22.8 12.9 83.4
2015 279 22.0 12.6 52.7
2016 281 20.0 14.0 100
2017 279 19.5 14.2 100
2018 218 19.1 11.3 100
2019 203 20.6 9.8 100
2020 196 20.7 9.4 100
2021 188 18.4 10.2 100
2022 181 14.3 12.6 100
2023 196 15.8 12.4 100
2024 184 20.8 8.8 91.3

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 Laguna-Acoma High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 261 19.0 13.7 n/a
1991 279 16.8 16.6 n/a
1992 313 19.6 15.9 n/a
1993 316 20.3 15.6 n/a
1994 292 19.2 15.2 n/a
1995 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1996 306 21.7 14.1 n/a
1997 340 23.4 14.5 n/a
1998 326 22.3 14.6 n/a
1999 330 19.8 16.7 66.7
2000 334 24.8 13.5 61.7
2001 313 20.3 15.4 90.7
2002 291 24.3 12.0 62.2
2003 291 24.3 12.0 62.2
2004 325 25.4 12.8 73.5
2005 343 26.5 12.9 73.5
2006 362 28.5 12.7 62.7
2007 323 26.0 12.4 67.2
2008 343 28.5 12.0 61.2
2009 288 30.0 9.6 70.1
2010 301 27.0 11.1 70.8
2011 305 27.3 11.1 67.9
2012 261 25.1 10.3 66.7
2013 279 24.1 11.5 77.8
2014 295 22.8 12.9 83.4
2015 279 22.0 12.6 52.7
2016 281 20.0 14.0 100
2017 279 19.5 14.2 100
2018 218 19.1 11.3 100
2019 203 20.6 9.8 100
2020 196 20.7 9.4 100
2021 188 18.4 10.2 100
2022 181 14.3 12.6 100
2023 196 15.8 12.4 100
2024 184 20.8 8.8 91.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laguna-Acoma High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laguna-Acoma 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 167th of 181 High schoolsRanks 144th of 170 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Laguna-Acoma High)1513.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Grants)2617.5
 8.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students203196
 3.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian192179
 6.8%
Asian04
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander01
White10
 100%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laguna-Acoma High

Laguna-Acoma High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cubero Elementary
Elementary : Seboyeta Elementary
Middle : Laguna-Acoma Middle

Laguna-Acoma High ranks in the bottom 14.2% of New Mexico high schools.

Students at Laguna-Acoma High are 92% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Laguna-Acoma High.


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