Is Roswell High a good school?

Roswell High ranks 115 th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roswell High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,438 students attended Roswell High.

What is the racial makeup of Roswell High?

Students at Roswell High are 82% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Roswell High?

Roswell High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Grand Plains Elementary Elementary : El Capitan Elementary Elementary : Missouri Ave Elementary Elementary : Monterrey Elementary Elementary : Pecos Elementary Elementary : Sunset Elementary Elementary : Valley View Elementary Middle : Mountain View Middle Middle : Sierra Middle

Roswell High

Summary:

Roswell High is a public high school located in Roswell, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,438 students. The school is part of the Roswell school district, which is ranked 69 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roswell High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, ranging from 79th to 151st out of 158-198 schools over the past decade, with a SchoolDigger rating fluctuating between 1 and 3 stars. In comparison, the nearby Goddard High School has consistently ranked higher, between 65th and 81st, and maintained a 3-star rating. Roswell High's performance across different student subgroups is mixed, with relatively better rankings for Hispanic students but lower rankings for male, White, and English Language Learner students.

Roswell High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally below the state averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Roswell High's proficiency rates in science (31%), English Language Arts (29%), and mathematics (4%) were all lower than the state averages. The nearby Early College High School, located within the same Roswell district, stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates, particularly in science (80%) and ELA (76%). Roswell High's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 68.8% and 76.7% over the past few years, which are generally lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203

(575) 637-3200

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,291

Feeder schools for Roswell High:

Elementary:	East Grand Plains Elementary
	El Capitan Elementary
	Missouri Ave Elementary
	Monterrey Elementary
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	Pecos Elementary
	Sunset Elementary
	Valley View Elementary
Middle:	Mountain View Middle
	Sierra Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 1,438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.2%

White:

14.7%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roswell High ranks worse than 60.5% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Roswell High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Roswell High has the largest high school student body size in the Roswell School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.2%), White (14.7%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roswell High is 17.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)

Compare Roswell High employs 80.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roswell High is $8,291. 2 high schools in the Roswell School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roswell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell High 115^th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Roswell High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 69^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	45.90	68^th	129	47.3%
2006	65.06	44^th	134	67.2%
2007	52.81	71^st	150	52.7%
2008	59.82	53^rd	146	63.7%
2009	60.50	59^th	151	60.9%
2010	57.58	60^th	154	61.0%
2011	65.56	48^th	157	69.4%
2012	36.56	109^th	163	33.1%
2013	50.55	85^th	177	52.0%
2014	56.76	79^th	198	60.1%
2015	40.73	91^st	193	52.8%
2016	31.20	122^nd	185	34.1%
2017	23.99	125^th	158	20.9%
2018	23.38	141^st	182	22.5%
2019	20.64	151^st	181	16.6%
2022	20.97	126^th	177	28.8%
2023	20.44	139^th	170	18.2%
2024	33.28	115^th	190	39.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.35	33^rd	41	19.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.31	19^th	62	69.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	27.23	123^rd	164	25.0%
2019	26.88	126^th	161	21.7%
2022	19.10	118^th	154	23.4%
2023	22.92	123^rd	157	21.7%
2024	37.35	86^th	154	44.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.42	110^th	145	24.1%
2019	20.87	126^th	144	12.5%
2022	19.56	130^th	157	17.2%
2023	25.71	103^rd	143	28.0%
2024	29.48	101^st	153	34.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.23	18^th	51	64.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	19.53	130^th	143	9.1%
2019	18.91	141^st	151	6.6%
2022	18.74	145^th	159	8.8%
2023	12.61	140^th	146	4.1%
2024	28.31	111^th	159	30.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	20.53	117^th	133	12.0%
2019	21.23	124^th	139	10.8%
2022	15.26	139^th	150	7.3%
2023	20.37	113^th	132	14.4%
2024	39.51	76^th	142	46.5%

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Rank History for White students at Roswell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	25.55	86^th	115	25.2%
2019	17.11	97^th	109	11.0%
2022	27.67	101^st	133	24.1%
2023	17.97	138^th	157	12.1%
2024	28.57	107^th	155	31.0%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Friday, June 25, 2021

The school is amazing for the student body. I had such a great experience at RHS the last four years. But that’s not why I gave them a 1 star rating. THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM SUCKS. They rather see your kid fail then succeed. Bullying. They never help the situation. They side with the bully not the victim. I’m sorry but carasco is the worst of them all. He thinks he’s
Such a good principal. He’s NOT. He is not professional. And he compares athletic, and honors to students who are struggling. He compares you to his own children. One who he kept from GRADUATING just so he can keep him on the football team. HORRIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM. They should all be replaced in my opinion. They also SUCK AT ANSWERING THEIR EMAILS FOR STUDENTS. How are they supposed to do their work when half of them don’t answer phones, meeting requests, emails etc. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Roswell High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	564	54	8	679	8	n/a	n/a	1313
1991	573	26	13	690	0	n/a	n/a	1302
1992	526	55	5	692	6	n/a	n/a	1284
1993	570	60	4	747	5	n/a	n/a	1386
1994	577	61	5	776	3	n/a	n/a	1422
1995	564	49	13	827	2	n/a	n/a	1455
1996	564	49	13	827	2	n/a	n/a	1455
1997	587	65	0	859	4	n/a	n/a	1515
1998	592	60	18	910	5	n/a	n/a	1585
1999	509	60	13	897	6	n/a	n/a	1485
2000	470	58	13	866	4	n/a	n/a	1411
2001	420	52	10	876	5	n/a	n/a	1363
2002	375	51	9	880	5	n/a	n/a	1320
2003	375	51	9	880	5	n/a	n/a	1320
2004	370	53	12	891	0	n/a	n/a	1326
2005	350	46	11	942	2	n/a	n/a	1351
2006	347	58	9	881	2	n/a	n/a	1297
2007	338	50	9	955	4	n/a	n/a	1356
2008	337	49	3	942	4	n/a	n/a	1335
2009	306	55	5	941	4	n/a	n/a	1311
2010	276	53	6	974	4	0	0	1313
2011	272	56	2	1019	4	1	0	1354
2012	264	53	4	974	4	0	0	1299
2013	255	48	2	1039	3	0	0	1347
2014	233	38	2	1098	2	0	1	1374
2015	240	29	1	1097	5	0	0	1372
2016	200	23	0	1048	4	1	1	1277
2017	207	29	0	1085	4	1	1	1327
2018	202	20	0	1040	3	2	1	1268
2019	201	20	2	1081	2	2	1	1309
2020	240	31	4	1143	4	1	2	1425
2021	245	29	4	1146	3	0	0	1427
2022	225	34	3	1174	3	0	0	1439
2023	212	35	2	1182	4	3	0	1438

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 Roswell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1313	64.7	20.2	n/a
1991	1302	64.7	20.1	n/a
1992	1284	66.4	19.3	n/a
1993	1386	64.0	21.7	n/a
1994	1422	68.5	20.8	n/a
1995	1455	68.9	21.1	n/a
1996	1455	68.9	21.1	n/a
1997	1515	75.2	20.1	n/a
1998	1585	76.6	20.7	n/a
1999	1485	85.2	17.4	41.1
2000	1411	80.7	17.5	36.6
2001	1363	83.8	16.3	46.1
2002	1320	75.7	17.4	41.3
2003	1320	75.7	17.4	41.3
2004	1326	76.2	17.4	63
2005	1351	63.0	21.4	60.7
2006	1297	64.0	20.3	31.6
2007	1356	74.0	18.3	99.8
2008	1335	79.0	16.9	99.8
2009	1311	72.5	18.1	99.8
2010	1313	70.9	18.5	99.8
2011	1354	72.1	18.7	99.8
2012	1299	71.8	18.0	99.8
2013	1347	74.8	18.0	92.7
2014	1374	69.2	19.8	99.8
2015	1372	75.0	18.2	65.3
2016	1277	70.0	18.2	99.8
2017	1327	71.5	18.5	99.8
2018	1268	67.3	18.8	63.9
2019	1309	58.3	22.4	47.4
2020	1425	68.3	20.8	54.8
2021	1427	73.3	19.4	45.9
2022	1439	75.3	19.1	46.2
2023	1438	80.3	17.9	n/a

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 Roswell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1313	64.7	20.2	n/a
1991	1302	64.7	20.1	n/a
1992	1284	66.4	19.3	n/a
1993	1386	64.0	21.7	n/a
1994	1422	68.5	20.8	n/a
1995	1455	68.9	21.1	n/a
1996	1455	68.9	21.1	n/a
1997	1515	75.2	20.1	n/a
1998	1585	76.6	20.7	n/a
1999	1485	85.2	17.4	41.1
2000	1411	80.7	17.5	36.6
2001	1363	83.8	16.3	46.1
2002	1320	75.7	17.4	41.3
2003	1320	75.7	17.4	41.3
2004	1326	76.2	17.4	63
2005	1351	63.0	21.4	60.7
2006	1297	64.0	20.3	31.6
2007	1356	74.0	18.3	99.8
2008	1335	79.0	16.9	99.8
2009	1311	72.5	18.1	99.8
2010	1313	70.9	18.5	99.8
2011	1354	72.1	18.7	99.8
2012	1299	71.8	18.0	99.8
2013	1347	74.8	18.0	92.7
2014	1374	69.2	19.8	99.8
2015	1372	75.0	18.2	65.3
2016	1277	70.0	18.2	99.8
2017	1327	71.5	18.5	99.8
2018	1268	67.3	18.8	63.9
2019	1309	58.3	22.4	47.4
2020	1425	68.3	20.8	54.8
2021	1427	73.3	19.4	45.9
2022	1439	75.3	19.1	46.2
2023	1438	80.3	17.9	n/a

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 Roswell High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,291

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roswell High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 181 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 170 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell High)	23	20.6	2.4%
11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)	28	32	4%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Roswell High)	6	4.9	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)	6	12.2	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	10	15.9	5.9%
11th Grade Science (Roswell High)	21	29.3	8.3%
11th Grade Science (Roswell)	24	36.5	12.5%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1309	1438	9.9%
African American	20	35	75%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	1081	1182	9.3%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	201	212	5.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Roswell High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	Total
Roswell High	Public	9-12	500 West Hobbs St	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 637-3200	1,438	80	17.9		212 (14.7%)	35 (2.4%)	1,182 (82.2%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33.3	115^th of 190 public high schools	39.5%		20.4	139^th of 170 public high schools	18.2%	24	29.0	4.0	31.0	$8,291
Goddard High	Public	9-12	701 East Country Club	Roswell	88201	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-4800	1,155	60	19.1		437 (37.8%)	23 (2.0%)	666 (57.7%)	17 (1.5%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	53.2	65^th of 190 public high schools	65.8%		43.9	76^th of 170 public high schools	55.3%	11	35.0	13.0	45.0	$9,218
University High	Public	9-12	25 Martin Street	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 627-2750	167	10	17.2	100.0%	39 (23.4%)	6 (3.6%)	120 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15	172^nd of 190 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)	14.0		19.0	$13,268
Early College High School	Public	9-12	52 University Blvd (Enmu R Ca	Roswell	88203	Chaves County	Roswell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 624-7020	177	10	18.2	100.0%	56 (31.6%)	3 (1.7%)	111 (62.7%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	87.3	20^th of 190 public high schools	89.5%					(n/a)	76.0	27.0	80.0	$5,409
Dexter High	Public	9-12	100 North Lincoln	Dexter	88230	Chaves County	Dexter	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 734-5420	254	20	12.6	100.0%	47 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	206 (81.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.1	56^th of 190 public high schools	70.5%		24.6	120^th of 170 public high schools	29.4%	64	44.0	14.0	48.0	$10,996
Roswell Corrections	Public	8-12	578 West Chickasaw Rd	Hagerman	88232	Chaves County	Nm Corrections	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 625-3100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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