Summary:
Lovington High is a public high school in Lovington, New Mexico, serving 737 students in grades 10-12. The school is part of the Lovington Municipal Schools district and has a diverse student population, with the majority being Hispanic (80.33%).
Lovington High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, is generally lower than the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 29% in Language Arts, 14% in Mathematics, and 39% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 58th out of 198 schools in 2013-2014 to 89th out of 170 in the most recent school year. Lovington High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with its male, Hispanic, and special education students performing relatively better than its female and white students.
Despite these challenges, Lovington High has some strengths. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it outperforms its nearby counterpart, New Hope Alternative High, which is also part of the Lovington Municipal Schools district. Additionally, Lovington High has shown strong performance in supporting its homeless student population, ranking 2nd out of 24 New Mexico high schools in 2021-2022. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its ability to provide more individualized attention and support to its diverse student body.
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Detail:
Public 10-12
District:
Lovington
SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 170 New Mexico High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,400
Feeder schools for Lovington High:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 737
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
80.3%
White:
18.5%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%
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