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Jal High

Summary:

Jal High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Jal, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Jal School District, which is ranked 101 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jal High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with a ranking between 101-174 out of 177-198 schools over the past decade. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in core subjects like Language Arts and Science lagging behind. For example, in the 2021-2022 school year, only 23.7% of Jal High 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.1%. The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated between 76% and 86%, which is lower than the state average.

Jal High School has a higher percentage of Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students compared to the state average, and the school's performance for these subgroups is also lower than the state average. However, the school performs relatively better for its male and special education student populations compared to other New Mexico high schools. Despite these challenges, Jal High School's ranking and rating have steadily declined over the past decade, indicating that the school may need to implement significant interventions and reforms to address the underlying issues and improve the educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Property Street
       Jal, NM  88252

(575) 395-2101

District: Jal

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,842 Help


Feeder schools for Jal High:

Elementary:    Jal Elementary
Middle:    Jal Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.6%
White:
21.8%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jal High ranks worse than 74.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jal 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 (77.6%), White (21.8%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jal High is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Jal High employs 7.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jal High is $12,842.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jal High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jal High 142nd of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Jal High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jal:

SchoolDigger ranks Jal 101st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jal High

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Rank History for all students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.19 50th 129 61.2%
2006 47.63 69th 134 48.5%
2007 30.57 107th 150 28.7%
2008 54.96 62nd 146 57.5%
2009 15.29 132nd 151 12.6%
2010 45.60 85th 154 44.8%
2011 4.13 153rd 157 2.5%
2012 27.71 122nd 163 25.2%
2013 31.14 126th 177 28.8%
2014 38.57 128th 198 35.4%
2016 16.25 174th 185 5.9%
2017 17.27 143rd 158 9.5%
2018 13.07 168th 182 7.7%
2019 8.91 174th 181 3.9%
2022 31.72 101st 177 42.9%
2023 21.69 130th 170 23.5%
2024 24.00 142nd 190 25.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.84 19th 58 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.23 107th 154 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.05 93rd 159 41.5%
2023 32.25 101st 146 30.8%
2024 40.64 76th 159 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.42 135th 139 2.9%
2022 28.01 106th 150 29.3%
2023 19.25 114th 132 13.6%
2024 17.94 127th 142 10.6%
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Rank History for White students at Jal High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.68 100th 133 24.8%
2023 17.91 140th 157 10.8%
2024 19.97 123rd 155 20.6%
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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 Jal High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 70 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 78 0 0 75 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1992 70 0 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1993 79 0 0 79 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1994 84 0 0 92 1 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 98 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 98 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 97 0 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 95 0 1 81 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 89 0 1 86 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 82 1 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 74 1 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 50 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 50 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 58 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 67 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 61 0 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2007 65 1 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2008 52 1 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2009 44 3 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 51 2 0 66 0 0 0 0 119
2011 52 3 0 64 0 0 0 0 119
2012 43 2 0 56 0 0 0 0 101
2013 47 3 0 69 0 0 0 0 119
2014 40 1 2 88 0 0 2 0 133
2015 44 0 0 81 0 0 3 0 128
2016 42 0 3 89 0 0 1 0 135
2017 31 0 2 75 0 0 0 0 108
2018 39 0 2 81 1 0 0 0 123
2019 36 0 0 90 1 1 1 0 129
2020 40 0 0 100 0 1 0 0 141
2021 38 0 0 112 0 0 0 0 150
2022 30 0 0 123 0 0 0 0 153
2023 32 0 0 114 0 0 1 0 147

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 Jal High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 143 11.7 12.2 n/a
1991 154 11.7 13.1 n/a
1992 147 10.8 13.6 n/a
1993 159 10.5 15.1 n/a
1994 177 11.2 15.8 n/a
1995 195 12.2 16.0 n/a
1996 195 12.2 16.0 n/a
1997 178 12.0 14.8 n/a
1998 177 11.3 15.7 n/a
1999 176 11.7 15.0 19.3
2000 162 11.8 13.7 25.3
2001 159 11.5 13.8 42.1
2002 134 8.1 16.5 49.3
2003 134 8.1 16.5 49.3
2004 140 8.7 16.1 60
2005 158 8.7 18.2 55.7
2006 142 9.3 15.3 47.2
2007 148 3.0 49.3 51.4
2008 130 9.3 14.0 43.8
2009 123 9.2 13.4 51.2
2010 119 7.5 15.8 52.9
2011 119 6.5 18.3 43.7
2012 101 6.5 15.5 43.6
2013 119 7.0 17.0 42
2014 133 7.9 16.6 40.6
2015 128 8.0 16.0 42.2
2016 135 9.0 15.0 35.6
2017 108 9.2 11.6 40.7
2018 123 9.0 13.6 32.5
2019 129 9.0 14.3 37.2
2020 141 9.0 15.6 31.2
2021 150 9.1 16.3 54
2022 153 5.1 29.6 39.9
2023 147 7.9 18.6 47.6

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 Jal High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 143 11.7 12.2 n/a
1991 154 11.7 13.1 n/a
1992 147 10.8 13.6 n/a
1993 159 10.5 15.1 n/a
1994 177 11.2 15.8 n/a
1995 195 12.2 16.0 n/a
1996 195 12.2 16.0 n/a
1997 178 12.0 14.8 n/a
1998 177 11.3 15.7 n/a
1999 176 11.7 15.0 19.3
2000 162 11.8 13.7 25.3
2001 159 11.5 13.8 42.1
2002 134 8.1 16.5 49.3
2003 134 8.1 16.5 49.3
2004 140 8.7 16.1 60
2005 158 8.7 18.2 55.7
2006 142 9.3 15.3 47.2
2007 148 3.0 49.3 51.4
2008 130 9.3 14.0 43.8
2009 123 9.2 13.4 51.2
2010 119 7.5 15.8 52.9
2011 119 6.5 18.3 43.7
2012 101 6.5 15.5 43.6
2013 119 7.0 17.0 42
2014 133 7.9 16.6 40.6
2015 128 8.0 16.0 42.2
2016 135 9.0 15.0 35.6
2017 108 9.2 11.6 40.7
2018 123 9.0 13.6 32.5
2019 129 9.0 14.3 37.2
2020 141 9.0 15.6 31.2
2021 150 9.1 16.3 54
2022 153 5.1 29.6 39.9
2023 147 7.9 18.6 47.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jal High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,842

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jal 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 174th of 181 High schoolsRanks 130th of 170 High schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Jal High)723.7
 16.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Jal)723.7
 16.7%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Jal High)634.2
 28.2%
   11th Grade Science (Jal)634.2
 28.2%
   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 Students129147
 14%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic90114
 26.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3632
 11.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%47.6%
 10.4%

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Students at Jal High are 78% Hispanic, 22% White.

Jal High ranks 142nd of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Jal High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jal Elementary
Middle : Jal Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Jal High.


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