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Ruidoso High

Summary:

Ruidoso High is a public high school located in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 532 students. The school is part of the Ruidoso School District, which is ranked 55 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ruidoso High's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 40% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%. In mathematics, Ruidoso High's proficiency rate is particularly low, with only 7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT School Day assessment, compared to the state average of 11%. However, the school performs better than the state average in English Language Arts, with 36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT School Day assessment, compared to the state average of 34%. Ruidoso High's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 76.0% in 2021-2022 to 87.9% in 2022-2023, which is generally higher than the state average but still has room for improvement.

The closest neighboring high school is Capitan High, located approximately 14 miles away. Capitan High has a higher statewide ranking, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and outperforms Ruidoso High on state assessments, particularly in science and mathematics. Capitan High also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.4, compared to Ruidoso High's 15.9, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While Ruidoso High faces challenges, such as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has an opportunity to learn from the success of nearby high-performing schools and implement effective strategies to enhance its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 125 Warrior Dr
       Ruidoso, NM  88345

(575) 258-4910

District: Ruidoso

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,716 Help


Feeder schools for Ruidoso High:

Elementary:    Sierra Vista Primary
    White Mountain Elementary
Middle:    Ruidoso Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
White:
31.4%
American Indian:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Ruidoso High ranks better than 53.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ruidoso High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ruidoso High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), White (31.4%), American Indian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruidoso High is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruidoso High is $9,716.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruidoso High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruidoso High 88th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Ruidoso High in the ranking list.)

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Ruidoso:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruidoso 55th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ruidoso High

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Rank History for all students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.60 31st 129 76.0%
2006 69.32 38th 134 71.6%
2007 71.49 34th 150 77.3%
2008 74.51 34th 146 76.7%
2009 75.17 32nd 151 78.8%
2010 53.98 68th 154 55.8%
2011 41.63 98th 157 37.6%
2012 51.51 83rd 163 49.1%
2013 56.19 69th 177 61.0%
2014 60.40 65th 198 67.2%
2015 49.86 72nd 193 62.7%
2016 53.91 54th 185 70.8%
2017 36.80 88th 158 44.3%
2018 37.95 92nd 182 49.5%
2019 49.64 69th 181 61.9%
2022 57.39 56th 177 68.4%
2023 33.36 100th 170 41.2%
2024 43.32 88th 190 53.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.30 6th 62 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 63rd 164 61.6%
2019 49.43 67th 161 58.4%
2022 71.43 27th 154 82.5%
2023 39.45 77th 157 51.0%
2024 47.94 59th 154 61.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.69 15th 24 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 60th 145 58.6%
2019 39.28 80th 144 44.4%
2022 42.00 82nd 157 47.8%
2023 43.69 61st 143 57.3%
2024 49.76 60th 153 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.22 78th 143 45.5%
2019 45.56 65th 151 57.0%
2022 65.38 50th 159 68.6%
2023 30.28 106th 146 27.4%
2024 42.52 68th 159 57.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.19 10th 31 67.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.74 63rd 133 52.6%
2019 39.52 75th 139 46.0%
2022 37.59 83rd 150 44.7%
2023 36.87 67th 132 49.2%
2024 44.41 65th 142 54.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.03 20th 47 57.4%
2019 34.50 33rd 47 29.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ruidoso High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.31 74th 115 35.7%
2019 49.36 53rd 109 51.4%
2022 76.37 25th 133 81.2%
2023 34.93 92nd 157 41.4%
2024 49.70 64th 155 58.7%
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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 Ruidoso High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 293 5 2 125 87 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 285 5 0 126 111 n/a n/a 0 527
1992 304 2 3 119 107 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 290 1 5 147 125 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 313 1 4 152 129 n/a n/a 0 599
1995 376 1 5 185 90 n/a n/a 0 657
1996 376 1 5 185 90 n/a n/a 0 657
1997 386 3 3 204 84 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 381 3 5 197 86 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 399 3 9 203 107 n/a n/a 0 721
2000 411 5 5 188 127 n/a n/a 0 736
2001 412 4 7 173 97 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 397 7 2 220 89 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 397 7 2 220 89 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 380 3 3 231 93 n/a n/a 0 710
2005 367 6 4 252 111 n/a n/a 0 740
2006 325 5 3 247 98 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 315 6 3 237 96 n/a n/a 0 657
2008 301 8 6 242 117 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 278 6 3 270 122 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 271 5 4 269 123 0 0 0 672
2011 230 6 4 276 110 0 4 0 630
2012 228 10 4 244 115 0 5 0 606
2013 206 10 8 228 112 0 5 0 569
2014 204 7 9 222 108 0 5 0 555
2015 199 5 7 231 112 1 4 0 559
2016 177 1 8 242 109 1 2 0 540
2017 177 4 7 273 108 1 3 0 573
2018 160 4 5 264 93 1 3 0 530
2019 175 2 6 285 97 0 4 0 569
2020 172 1 8 307 94 0 6 0 588
2021 143 0 10 271 89 0 7 0 520
2022 166 0 8 277 91 0 8 0 550
2023 167 3 7 275 73 0 7 0 532

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 Ruidoso High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 512 27.9 18.3 n/a
1991 527 29.6 17.8 n/a
1992 535 28.8 18.5 n/a
1993 568 29.4 19.3 n/a
1994 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1995 657 35.8 18.4 n/a
1996 657 35.8 18.4 n/a
1997 680 37.3 18.2 n/a
1998 672 38.5 17.5 n/a
1999 721 37.0 19.5 26.1
2000 736 39.0 18.9 37
2001 693 40.6 17.1 35.2
2002 715 42.1 17.0 40.4
2003 715 42.1 17.0 40.4
2004 710 41.8 17.0 36.3
2005 740 42.3 17.5 56.9
2006 678 42.3 16.0 41.3
2007 657 30.7 21.4 40.9
2008 674 44.2 15.2 45.8
2009 679 42.8 15.9 50.4
2010 672 40.0 16.7 48.1
2011 630 38.3 16.4 50.2
2012 606 35.2 17.1 44.2
2013 569 32.7 17.3 49.2
2014 555 30.7 18.0 61.1
2015 559 28.0 19.9 52.2
2016 540 30.0 18.0 42.8
2017 573 32.4 17.6 57.9
2018 530 31.1 17.0 64.9
2019 569 31.0 18.3 59.1
2020 588 30.9 19.0 60
2021 520 29.9 17.3 100
2022 550 31.8 17.2 100
2023 532 33.3 15.9 100

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 Ruidoso High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 512 27.9 18.3 n/a
1991 527 29.6 17.8 n/a
1992 535 28.8 18.5 n/a
1993 568 29.4 19.3 n/a
1994 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1995 657 35.8 18.4 n/a
1996 657 35.8 18.4 n/a
1997 680 37.3 18.2 n/a
1998 672 38.5 17.5 n/a
1999 721 37.0 19.5 26.1
2000 736 39.0 18.9 37
2001 693 40.6 17.1 35.2
2002 715 42.1 17.0 40.4
2003 715 42.1 17.0 40.4
2004 710 41.8 17.0 36.3
2005 740 42.3 17.5 56.9
2006 678 42.3 16.0 41.3
2007 657 30.7 21.4 40.9
2008 674 44.2 15.2 45.8
2009 679 42.8 15.9 50.4
2010 672 40.0 16.7 48.1
2011 630 38.3 16.4 50.2
2012 606 35.2 17.1 44.2
2013 569 32.7 17.3 49.2
2014 555 30.7 18.0 61.1
2015 559 28.0 19.9 52.2
2016 540 30.0 18.0 42.8
2017 573 32.4 17.6 57.9
2018 530 31.1 17.0 64.9
2019 569 31.0 18.3 59.1
2020 588 30.9 19.0 60
2021 520 29.9 17.3 100
2022 550 31.8 17.2 100
2023 532 33.3 15.9 100

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 Ruidoso High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruidoso 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 69th of 181 High schoolsRanks 100th of 170 High schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Ruidoso High)4338.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Ruidoso)4338.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ruidoso High)1220.2
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ruidoso)1220.2
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Ruidoso High)1649.6
 33.6%
   11th Grade Science (Ruidoso)1649.6
 33.6%
   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 Students569532
 6.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian9773
 24.7%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic285275
 3.5%
Pacific Islander00
White175167
 4.6%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%100%
 40.9%

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Ruidoso High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sierra Vista Primary
Elementary : White Mountain Elementary
Middle : Ruidoso Middle

Students at Ruidoso High are 52% Hispanic, 31% White, 14% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Ruidoso High.

Ruidoso High ranks 88th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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