Pecos High

Summary:

Pecos High is a public high school in Pecos, New Mexico, serving 183 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pecos Independent Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pecos High faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (95.08%) compared to nearby schools, and its proficiency rates in Language Arts (31%), Mathematics (10.4%), and Science (22%) are all lower than the state averages. Additionally, Pecos High has an extremely high percentage of students (95.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a very high student-teacher ratio of 140.7, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average. This suggests the school serves a community with significant economic challenges and may struggle to provide the individual attention and resources students need.

Comparing Pecos High to its nearby counterparts highlights opportunities for improvement. Schools like Academy for Technology & Classics, Monte Del Sol Charter, and Mandela International Magnet significantly outperform Pecos High in terms of test scores, statewide rankings, and student-teacher ratios. This suggests Pecos High could learn from the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools to address its own academic and resource challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 North Nm Hwy 63
       Pecos, NM  87552


(505) 757-4700

District: Pecos

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,381 Help


Feeder schools for Pecos High:

Elementary:    Pecos Elementary
Middle:    Pecos Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  140.7 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.1%
White:
4.4%
American Indian:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pecos High ranks worse than 62.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pecos High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.1%), White (4.4%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pecos High is 140.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pecos High is $13,381.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pecos High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos High 106th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Pecos High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Pecos:

SchoolDigger ranks Pecos 102nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pecos High

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Rank History for all students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.38 69th 129 46.5%
2006 32.65 94th 134 29.9%
2007 30.79 105th 150 30.0%
2008 7.98 137th 146 6.2%
2009 28.22 114th 151 24.5%
2010 20.73 124th 154 19.5%
2011 57.10 67th 157 57.3%
2012 50.24 85th 163 47.9%
2013 31.09 127th 177 28.2%
2014 32.13 143rd 198 27.8%
2015 37.16 103rd 193 46.6%
2016 41.53 86th 185 53.5%
2017 27.43 110th 158 30.4%
2018 32.22 107th 182 41.2%
2019 30.68 117th 181 35.4%
2022 36.60 87th 177 50.8%
2023 30.63 106th 170 37.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.43 75th 164 54.3%
2019 39.39 88th 161 45.3%
2022 46.42 52nd 154 66.2%
2023 35.85 88th 157 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.10 104th 145 28.3%
2019 43.44 73rd 144 49.3%
2022 26.42 115th 157 26.8%
2023 27.63 98th 143 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 74th 143 48.3%
2019 37.82 80th 151 47.0%
2022 47.22 68th 159 57.2%
2023 28.60 110th 146 24.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.71 75th 133 43.6%
2019 38.93 76th 139 45.3%
2022 36.17 87th 150 42.0%
2023 33.00 76th 132 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pecos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.50 115th 157 26.8%
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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 Pecos High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 17 0 0 177 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1991 24 0 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 24 0 0 171 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 15 0 0 193 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 16 0 0 212 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1995 22 0 0 225 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 22 0 0 225 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 24 3 0 222 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 29 0 0 222 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 23 1 0 194 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 23 0 0 214 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 17 0 0 237 3 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 18 3 0 210 5 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 18 3 0 210 5 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 17 3 1 221 3 n/a n/a 0 245
2005 19 6 0 210 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 24 3 0 180 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2007 19 0 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 18 4 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2009 15 2 0 172 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 19 3 0 186 1 0 0 0 209
2011 18 1 0 178 0 0 0 0 197
2012 15 1 0 157 1 0 0 0 174
2013 12 1 0 172 0 0 0 0 185
2014 13 2 0 174 0 0 0 0 189
2015 10 2 0 160 0 0 0 0 172
2016 10 0 0 160 0 0 0 0 170
2017 13 0 0 160 1 0 0 0 174
2018 10 0 0 152 1 0 0 0 163
2019 12 0 1 151 1 0 0 0 165
2020 13 0 1 159 2 0 0 0 175
2021 5 0 0 160 1 0 0 0 166
2022 11 0 0 165 1 0 0 0 177
2023 8 0 0 174 1 0 0 0 183

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 Pecos High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 195 15.7 12.4 n/a
1991 197 13.6 14.4 n/a
1992 196 12.8 15.3 n/a
1993 209 14.9 14.0 n/a
1994 229 16.3 14.0 n/a
1995 247 16.2 15.2 n/a
1996 247 16.2 15.2 n/a
1997 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1998 252 16.6 15.2 n/a
1999 220 17.5 12.6 71.4
2000 237 19.0 12.5 76.4
2001 257 21.6 11.9 98.8
2002 236 19.9 11.9 70.3
2003 236 19.9 11.9 70.3
2004 245 18.7 13.1 67.8
2005 235 19.5 12.1 70.6
2006 209 16.4 12.7 72.2
2007 200 12.4 16.1 98.5
2008 214 13.0 16.5 98.6
2009 189 12.3 15.4 98.4
2010 209 9.9 21.0 98.6
2011 197 10.5 18.7 95.9
2012 174 11.4 15.1 91.4
2013 185 12.0 15.4 98.4
2014 189 13.5 14.0 94.2
2015 172 10.0 17.2 30.8
2016 170 11.0 15.4 88.8
2017 174 8.1 21.2 83.9
2018 163 8.3 19.5 100
2019 165 7.7 21.3 78.8
2020 175 7.9 22.0 80
2021 166 8.5 19.5 100
2022 177 7.1 24.8 100
2023 183 1.3 140.7 95.6

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 Pecos High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 195 15.7 12.4 n/a
1991 197 13.6 14.4 n/a
1992 196 12.8 15.3 n/a
1993 209 14.9 14.0 n/a
1994 229 16.3 14.0 n/a
1995 247 16.2 15.2 n/a
1996 247 16.2 15.2 n/a
1997 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1998 252 16.6 15.2 n/a
1999 220 17.5 12.6 71.4
2000 237 19.0 12.5 76.4
2001 257 21.6 11.9 98.8
2002 236 19.9 11.9 70.3
2003 236 19.9 11.9 70.3
2004 245 18.7 13.1 67.8
2005 235 19.5 12.1 70.6
2006 209 16.4 12.7 72.2
2007 200 12.4 16.1 98.5
2008 214 13.0 16.5 98.6
2009 189 12.3 15.4 98.4
2010 209 9.9 21.0 98.6
2011 197 10.5 18.7 95.9
2012 174 11.4 15.1 91.4
2013 185 12.0 15.4 98.4
2014 189 13.5 14.0 94.2
2015 172 10.0 17.2 30.8
2016 170 11.0 15.4 88.8
2017 174 8.1 21.2 83.9
2018 163 8.3 19.5 100
2019 165 7.7 21.3 78.8
2020 175 7.9 22.0 80
2021 166 8.5 19.5 100
2022 177 7.1 24.8 100
2023 183 1.3 140.7 95.6

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 Pecos High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,381

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pecos High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 181 High schoolsRanks 106th of 170 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Pecos High)3627.1
 8.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Pecos)3627.1
 8.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Pecos High)1642.6
 26.6%
   11th Grade Science (Pecos)1642.6
 26.6%
   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 Students165183
 10.9%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic151174
 15.2%
Pacific Islander00
White128
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.8%95.6%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pecos High

Pecos High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pecos Elementary
Middle : Pecos Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Pecos High.

Pecos High ranks 106th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pecos High are 95% Hispanic, 4% White.


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