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Taos High

Summary:

Taos High is a public high school in Taos, New Mexico, serving 758 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Taos Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Taos High has a diverse student body, with 19.79% White, 69.79% Hispanic, and 6.86% Native American students. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with 38% proficiency in Language Arts (matching the state average), 16% proficiency in Mathematics (below the state average), and 52% proficiency in Science (significantly above the state average). Taos High performs particularly well for its Native American and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 11th and 34th out of their respective peer groups in the state. However, the school's performance for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations is relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, Taos High outperforms Penasco High on state assessments, especially in Science. However, the nearby Moreno Valley High School, a public charter school, outperforms Taos High on state assessments. Taos High has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past decade, moving from a 2-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 3-star rating in the most recent school year (2022-2023).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 134 Cervantes
       Taos, NM  87571

(575) 758-5202

District: Taos

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,644 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.8%
White:
19.8%
American Indian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taos High ranks better than 65.3% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Taos High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Taos High has the largest high school student body size in the Taos School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.8%), White (19.8%), American Indian (6.9%). (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 Taos High is 15.7, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Taos School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taos High is $9,644. 1 high schools in the Taos School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Taos High:

SchoolDigger ranks Taos High 59th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Taos High in the ranking list.)

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Taos:

SchoolDigger ranks Taos 36th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taos High

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Rank History for all students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.46 41st 129 68.2%
2006 67.89 41st 134 69.4%
2007 66.59 45th 150 70.0%
2008 71.22 38th 146 74.0%
2009 77.11 27th 151 82.1%
2010 68.54 41st 154 73.4%
2011 74.88 35th 157 77.7%
2012 65.09 50th 163 69.3%
2013 60.26 62nd 177 65.0%
2014 58.61 71st 198 64.1%
2015 59.09 49th 193 74.6%
2016 49.86 61st 185 67.0%
2017 39.58 82nd 158 48.1%
2018 36.57 95th 182 47.8%
2019 34.81 101st 181 44.2%
2022 49.35 64th 177 63.8%
2023 55.61 59th 170 65.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.97 8th 31 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.27 22nd 29 24.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.06 19th 38 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.42 112th 164 31.7%
2019 28.64 121st 161 24.8%
2022 61.16 36th 154 76.6%
2023 63.52 34th 157 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.31 85th 145 41.4%
2019 44.71 70th 144 51.4%
2022 50.23 66th 157 58.0%
2023 52.40 51st 143 64.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 84th 143 41.3%
2019 29.46 100th 151 33.8%
2022 44.96 73rd 159 54.1%
2023 53.29 56th 146 61.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 94th 133 29.3%
2019 26.90 104th 139 25.2%
2022 39.51 78th 150 48.0%
2023 51.32 49th 132 62.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.89 11th 47 76.6%
2022 79.98 8th 44 81.8%
2023 67.92 11th 42 73.8%
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Rank History for White students at Taos High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 50th 115 56.5%
2019 54.04 45th 109 58.7%
2022 55.89 48th 133 63.9%
2023 52.38 59th 157 62.4%
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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 Taos High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 161 0 0 492 61 n/a n/a 0 714
1991 159 0 3 444 60 n/a n/a 0 666
1992 159 2 4 434 56 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 137 5 2 424 63 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 136 4 8 447 55 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 172 2 21 490 58 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 172 2 21 490 58 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 171 6 18 508 59 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 264 5 7 735 87 n/a n/a 0 1098
1999 264 11 12 744 91 n/a n/a 0 1122
2000 288 8 1 701 100 n/a n/a 0 1098
2001 286 12 1 724 92 n/a n/a 0 1115
2002 232 5 2 675 92 n/a n/a 0 1006
2003 232 5 2 675 92 n/a n/a 0 1006
2004 222 4 3 699 101 n/a n/a 0 1029
2005 186 2 4 661 106 n/a n/a 0 959
2006 201 3 6 652 91 n/a n/a 0 953
2007 218 5 8 654 84 n/a n/a 0 969
2008 157 8 13 662 76 n/a n/a 0 916
2009 162 5 12 590 74 n/a n/a 0 843
2010 140 4 11 533 62 0 0 0 750
2011 154 5 11 494 64 0 0 0 728
2012 257 7 8 324 54 0 0 0 650
2013 191 1 0 431 4 0 61 0 688
2014 193 3 2 492 29 0 43 0 762
2015 183 2 7 465 48 1 23 0 729
2016 203 5 8 474 52 2 11 0 755
2017 219 4 10 494 66 1 3 0 797
2018 200 4 9 517 69 1 3 0 803
2019 185 5 4 533 64 0 2 0 793
2020 154 2 4 540 55 1 9 0 765
2021 156 3 5 531 65 1 13 0 774
2022 147 1 6 525 46 1 10 0 736
2023 150 3 5 529 52 2 17 0 758

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 Taos High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 714 38.9 18.3 n/a
1991 666 39.4 16.9 n/a
1992 655 38.0 17.2 n/a
1993 631 37.6 16.8 n/a
1994 650 36.1 18.0 n/a
1995 743 33.9 21.9 n/a
1996 743 33.9 21.9 n/a
1997 762 41.6 18.3 n/a
1998 1098 53.4 20.6 n/a
1999 1122 53.6 20.9 71.2
2000 1098 55.4 19.8 66.4
2001 1115 67.3 16.6 9.2
2002 1006 60.9 16.5 82.1
2003 1006 60.9 16.5 82.1
2004 1029 57.5 17.9 83.9
2005 959 60.4 15.9 22.4
2006 953 60.2 15.8 25
2007 969 54.5 17.8 99.7
2008 916 50.0 18.3 99.7
2009 843 45.8 18.4 99.6
2010 750 47.7 15.6 99.6
2011 728 37.5 19.3 99.6
2012 650 36.6 17.7 99.5
2013 688 36.0 19.1 65
2014 762 41.6 18.2 54.6
2015 729 41.0 17.7 61.3
2016 755 40.0 18.8 67.5
2017 797 42.7 18.6 59.7
2018 803 39.4 20.3 61.5
2019 793 42.5 18.6 69.6
2020 765 42.3 18.0 100
2021 774 45.7 16.9 100
2022 736 51.6 14.2 100
2023 758 48.0 15.7 100

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 Taos High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 714 38.9 18.3 n/a
1991 666 39.4 16.9 n/a
1992 655 38.0 17.2 n/a
1993 631 37.6 16.8 n/a
1994 650 36.1 18.0 n/a
1995 743 33.9 21.9 n/a
1996 743 33.9 21.9 n/a
1997 762 41.6 18.3 n/a
1998 1098 53.4 20.6 n/a
1999 1122 53.6 20.9 71.2
2000 1098 55.4 19.8 66.4
2001 1115 67.3 16.6 9.2
2002 1006 60.9 16.5 82.1
2003 1006 60.9 16.5 82.1
2004 1029 57.5 17.9 83.9
2005 959 60.4 15.9 22.4
2006 953 60.2 15.8 25
2007 969 54.5 17.8 99.7
2008 916 50.0 18.3 99.7
2009 843 45.8 18.4 99.6
2010 750 47.7 15.6 99.6
2011 728 37.5 19.3 99.6
2012 650 36.6 17.7 99.5
2013 688 36.0 19.1 65
2014 762 41.6 18.2 54.6
2015 729 41.0 17.7 61.3
2016 755 40.0 18.8 67.5
2017 797 42.7 18.6 59.7
2018 803 39.4 20.3 61.5
2019 793 42.5 18.6 69.6
2020 765 42.3 18.0 100
2021 774 45.7 16.9 100
2022 736 51.6 14.2 100
2023 758 48.0 15.7 100

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 Taos High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Taos 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 101st of 181 High schoolsRanks 59th of 170 High schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Taos High)3738.4
 1.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Taos)3333.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Taos High)710.2
 3.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Taos)78.8
 1.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Taos High)2949.6
 20.6%
   11th Grade Science (Taos)2545.6
 20.6%
   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 Students793758
 4.4%
African American53
 40%
American Indian6452
 18.8%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic533529
 0.8%
Pacific Islander02
White185150
 18.9%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%100%
 30.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 758 students attended Taos High.

Taos High ranks 59th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Taos High are 70% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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