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Hobbs High

Summary:

Hobbs High School is a public high school located in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,216 students. The school is part of the Hobbs District, which is ranked 74 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hobbs High has seen a fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, currently ranking 70 out of 190 New Mexico high schools and receiving a 3-star rating. However, the school's ranking and rating have been generally lower compared to the state average. Hobbs High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school struggling significantly with African American students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 76.0% to 86.9%, and its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is consistently below the state average. Hobbs High has a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, Eunice High, a nearby high school located approximately 19 miles from Hobbs High, has a higher statewide ranking and rating, with a 4-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Eunice High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally higher than Hobbs High's, particularly in science and mathematics. However, Eunice High also has a significantly lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (56.62%) compared to Hobbs High (over 99%), suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the schools' performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 North Jefferson
       Hobbs, NM  88240

(575) 433-0200

District: Hobbs

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,488 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  2,291

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.5%
White:
22.4%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hobbs High ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hobbs 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: Hispanic (73.5%), White (22.4%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hobbs High is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hobbs High is $9,488.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hobbs High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbs High 70th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Hobbs High in the ranking list.)

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Hobbs:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbs 74th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hobbs High

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Rank History for all students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.21 87th 129 32.6%
2006 71.83 35th 134 73.9%
2007 51.89 72nd 150 52.0%
2008 44.89 78th 146 46.6%
2009 45.34 80th 151 47.0%
2010 35.76 103rd 154 33.1%
2011 41.50 99th 157 36.9%
2012 39.37 102nd 163 37.4%
2013 40.49 115th 177 35.0%
2014 40.01 121st 198 38.9%
2015 30.44 125th 193 35.2%
2016 29.23 127th 185 31.4%
2017 22.08 131st 158 17.1%
2018 19.40 155th 182 14.8%
2019 22.55 148th 181 18.2%
2022 19.47 133rd 177 24.9%
2023 28.30 110th 170 35.3%
2024 51.08 70th 190 63.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.19 19th 20 5.0%
2019 17.23 30th 31 3.2%
2023 14.43 25th 29 13.8%
2024 23.30 34th 41 17.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.69 48th 62 22.6%
2023 15.01 37th 38 2.6%
2024 19.03 27th 30 10.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.90 144th 164 12.2%
2019 22.30 138th 161 14.3%
2022 24.37 101st 154 34.4%
2023 33.05 93rd 157 40.8%
2024 44.68 66th 154 57.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.49 14th 24 41.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.71 133rd 145 8.3%
2019 20.00 129th 144 10.4%
2022 13.56 149th 157 5.1%
2023 26.74 99th 143 30.8%
2024 43.45 72nd 153 52.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 50th 51 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 127th 143 11.2%
2019 22.17 128th 151 15.2%
2022 22.47 133rd 159 16.4%
2023 25.27 114th 146 21.9%
2024 42.99 67th 159 57.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.01 27th 31 12.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.49 15th 15 0.0%
2019 4.95 21st 21 0.0%
2023 3.76 18th 18 0.0%
2024 12.39 20th 21 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 122nd 133 8.3%
2019 19.39 128th 139 7.9%
2022 13.58 143rd 150 4.7%
2023 22.54 107th 132 18.9%
2024 44.84 64th 142 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hobbs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.52 105th 115 8.7%
2019 19.97 92nd 109 15.6%
2022 23.83 108th 133 18.8%
2023 24.79 117th 157 25.5%
2024 45.76 73rd 155 52.9%
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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 Hobbs High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 930 139 9 486 1 n/a n/a 0 1565
1991 890 157 0 477 0 n/a n/a 0 1524
1992 848 132 10 499 8 n/a n/a 0 1497
1993 829 125 7 570 3 n/a n/a 0 1534
1994 792 135 8 583 2 n/a n/a 0 1520
1995 757 142 7 580 8 n/a n/a 0 1494
1996 757 142 7 580 8 n/a n/a 0 1494
1997 778 148 6 573 29 n/a n/a 0 1534
1998 801 132 5 634 3 n/a n/a 0 1575
1999 810 133 5 677 1 n/a n/a 0 1626
2000 786 130 7 652 0 n/a n/a 0 1575
2001 759 108 9 676 0 n/a n/a 0 1552
2002 725 89 12 739 7 n/a n/a 0 1572
2003 725 89 12 739 7 n/a n/a 0 1572
2004 694 92 13 749 7 n/a n/a 0 1555
2005 659 98 9 745 7 n/a n/a 0 1518
2006 617 90 13 689 6 n/a n/a 0 1415
2007 641 93 12 799 8 n/a n/a 0 1553
2008 612 101 10 857 5 n/a n/a 0 1585
2009 575 102 7 960 5 n/a n/a 0 1649
2010 558 93 5 982 4 0 0 0 1642
2011 510 106 8 976 6 1 0 0 1607
2012 514 100 9 1025 5 1 0 0 1654
2013 503 96 9 1087 5 1 0 0 1701
2014 485 81 8 1108 4 0 0 0 1686
2015 484 93 12 1239 4 0 0 0 1832
2016 478 97 12 1197 4 0 3 0 1791
2017 519 111 9 1330 3 0 4 0 1976
2018 460 109 8 1336 3 1 2 0 1919
2019 452 91 7 1388 7 2 3 0 1950
2020 452 101 10 1435 7 2 6 0 2013
2021 431 90 10 1462 5 1 5 0 2004
2022 448 94 15 1532 10 0 10 0 2109
2023 482 79 16 1629 7 0 3 0 2216
2024 513 71 14 1684 4 1 4 0 2291

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 Hobbs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1565 82.6 18.9 n/a
1991 1524 78.2 19.4 n/a
1992 1497 76.1 19.6 n/a
1993 1534 77.1 19.9 n/a
1994 1520 72.7 20.9 n/a
1995 1494 74.5 20.1 n/a
1996 1494 74.5 20.1 n/a
1997 1534 76.4 20.1 n/a
1998 1575 82.1 19.2 n/a
1999 1626 86.6 18.8 23.7
2000 1575 90.1 17.5 34.6
2001 1552 86.8 17.9 34.6
2002 1572 86.7 18.1 39.4
2003 1572 86.7 18.1 39.4
2004 1555 92.0 16.9 45.9
2005 1518 92.4 16.4 38.9
2006 1415 85.1 16.6 41.3
2007 1553 89.8 17.3 39.3
2008 1585 95.5 16.6 24.4
2009 1649 94.6 17.4 45.5
2010 1642 98.1 16.7 51
2011 1607 94.9 16.9 47.9
2012 1654 92.9 17.7 52.8
2013 1701 93.6 18.1 42.3
2014 1686 90.4 18.6 35.2
2015 1832 94.0 19.4 37.8
2016 1791 97.0 18.4 46.1
2017 1976 98.8 19.9 44.9
2018 1919 96.6 19.8 47.2
2019 1950 97.6 19.9 33.4
2020 2013 101.6 19.8 36.7
2021 2004 101.8 19.6 99.9
2022 2109 102.6 20.5 99.9
2023 2216 120.4 18.4 100
2024 2291 129.0 17.7 59.1

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 Hobbs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1565 82.6 18.9 n/a
1991 1524 78.2 19.4 n/a
1992 1497 76.1 19.6 n/a
1993 1534 77.1 19.9 n/a
1994 1520 72.7 20.9 n/a
1995 1494 74.5 20.1 n/a
1996 1494 74.5 20.1 n/a
1997 1534 76.4 20.1 n/a
1998 1575 82.1 19.2 n/a
1999 1626 86.6 18.8 23.7
2000 1575 90.1 17.5 34.6
2001 1552 86.8 17.9 34.6
2002 1572 86.7 18.1 39.4
2003 1572 86.7 18.1 39.4
2004 1555 92.0 16.9 45.9
2005 1518 92.4 16.4 38.9
2006 1415 85.1 16.6 41.3
2007 1553 89.8 17.3 39.3
2008 1585 95.5 16.6 24.4
2009 1649 94.6 17.4 45.5
2010 1642 98.1 16.7 51
2011 1607 94.9 16.9 47.9
2012 1654 92.9 17.7 52.8
2013 1701 93.6 18.1 42.3
2014 1686 90.4 18.6 35.2
2015 1832 94.0 19.4 37.8
2016 1791 97.0 18.4 46.1
2017 1976 98.8 19.9 44.9
2018 1919 96.6 19.8 47.2
2019 1950 97.6 19.9 33.4
2020 2013 101.6 19.8 36.7
2021 2004 101.8 19.6 99.9
2022 2109 102.6 20.5 99.9
2023 2216 120.4 18.4 100
2024 2291 129.0 17.7 59.1

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 Hobbs High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,488

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hobbs 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 148th of 181 High schoolsRanks 110th of 170 High schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs High)2419.6
 4.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs)2419.6
 4.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs High)77.3
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs)87.3
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Hobbs High)2025.2
 5.2%
   11th Grade Science (Hobbs)2025.2
 5.2%
   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 Students19502216
 13.6%
African American9179
 13.2%
American Indian77
Asian716
 128.6%
Hispanic13881629
 17.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White452482
 6.6%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%100%
 66.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hobbs High

Hobbs High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Booker T. Washington Elementary
Elementary : Broadmoor Elementary
Elementary : College Lane Elementary
Elementary : Coronado Elementary
Elementary : Edison Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Mills Elementary
Elementary : Sanger Elementary
Elementary : Southern Heights Elementary
Elementary : Stone Elementary
Elementary : Taylor Elementary
Elementary : Will Rogers Elementary
Middle : Heizer Middle School
Middle : Highland Middle School
Middle : Houston Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,291 students attended Hobbs High.

Students at Hobbs High are 74% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% African American.

Hobbs High ranks 70th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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