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Tularosa High

Summary:

Tularosa High is a public high school located in Tularosa, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school is part of the Tularosa District, which is ranked 60 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Tularosa High has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance over the past several years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from a high of 70 out of 177 New Mexico high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 146 out of 170 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has also declined from 3 stars to only 1 star. While Hispanic students and English Language Learners have performed relatively well, the school has struggled with the performance of male students and Native American students, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of the state. Tularosa High's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a low of 67% in 2021-2022 to a high of 76.7% in 2022-2023, and its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels.

Tularosa High's performance is significantly lower than that of the nearby Cloudcroft High School, which is ranked much higher in the state and has higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. Alamogordo High School, located about 13 miles from Tularosa High, also outperforms Tularosa High in terms of statewide ranking, academic achievement, and graduation rates. The extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Tularosa High, ranging from 94.85% to 100% over the past few years, indicates that the school is serving a population with significant economic challenges, which may be contributing to the overall academic performance of the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1305 8th Street
       Tularosa, NM  88352

(575) 585-8800

District: Tularosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,289 Help


Feeder schools for Tularosa High:

Elementary:    Tularosa Elementary
    Tularosa Intermediate
Middle:    Tularosa Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.8%
American Indian:
29.8%
White:
23.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tularosa High ranks worse than 54.7% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tularosa 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 Tularosa High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.8%), American Indian (29.8%), White (23.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tularosa High is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tularosa High is $12,289.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tularosa High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tularosa High 104th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tularosa High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tularosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Tularosa 60th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tularosa High

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Rank History for all students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.47 83rd 129 35.7%
2006 51.55 65th 134 51.5%
2007 68.95 38th 150 74.7%
2008 57.74 55th 146 62.3%
2009 81.37 25th 151 83.4%
2010 61.75 53rd 154 65.6%
2011 51.72 81st 157 48.4%
2012 40.05 97th 163 40.5%
2013 56.07 70th 177 60.5%
2014 45.02 111th 198 43.9%
2015 26.07 143rd 193 25.9%
2016 28.80 130th 185 29.7%
2017 42.09 74th 158 53.2%
2018 39.07 88th 182 51.6%
2019 42.15 81st 181 55.2%
2022 17.35 141st 177 20.3%
2023 18.16 146th 170 14.1%
2024 37.07 104th 190 45.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.33 3rd 29 89.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 59th 164 64.0%
2019 53.45 58th 161 64.0%
2022 20.49 112th 154 27.3%
2023 19.52 134th 157 14.6%
2024 41.40 74th 154 51.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.58 64th 145 55.9%
2019 53.83 61st 144 57.6%
2023 32.55 83rd 143 42.0%
2024 46.76 69th 153 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.68 81st 143 43.4%
2019 34.31 87th 151 42.4%
2022 20.00 142nd 159 10.7%
2023 12.46 142nd 146 2.7%
2024 26.73 118th 159 25.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.74 43rd 133 67.7%
2019 59.31 47th 139 66.2%
2022 25.68 116th 150 22.7%
2023 33.00 76th 132 42.4%
2024 58.07 40th 142 71.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.17 29th 47 38.3%
2019 34.74 32nd 47 31.9%
2022 14.99 41st 44 6.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tularosa High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.76 75th 115 34.8%
2019 47.50 54th 109 50.5%
2023 18.99 135th 157 14.0%
2024 54.34 53rd 155 65.8%
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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 Tularosa High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 128 0 0 123 98 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 104 1 1 134 73 n/a n/a 0 313
1992 111 0 1 129 86 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 103 0 4 127 70 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 102 0 2 131 86 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 122 2 3 133 56 n/a n/a 0 316
1996 122 2 3 133 56 n/a n/a 0 316
1997 125 2 2 140 55 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 136 1 3 139 65 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 135 1 1 143 67 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 143 0 1 145 61 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 138 0 73 133 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 89 0 3 148 58 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 89 0 3 148 58 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 94 0 1 154 61 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 97 1 3 146 57 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 90 2 2 145 68 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 104 2 1 137 77 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 98 4 1 131 75 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 103 6 1 140 81 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 98 10 0 131 73 0 0 0 312
2011 82 9 0 126 60 0 0 0 277
2012 81 4 0 130 58 0 0 0 273
2013 78 3 0 121 58 0 0 0 260
2014 74 2 0 128 63 0 1 0 268
2015 79 3 0 119 82 0 1 0 284
2016 72 2 1 111 70 0 1 0 257
2017 75 2 2 114 71 0 0 0 264
2018 69 3 1 102 77 0 1 0 253
2019 61 2 1 103 64 0 0 0 231
2020 62 2 1 101 56 0 0 0 222
2021 62 2 0 98 72 0 2 0 236
2022 61 1 0 100 63 0 1 0 226
2023 64 3 0 119 81 1 4 0 272

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 Tularosa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 349 24.5 14.2 n/a
1991 313 23.5 13.3 n/a
1992 327 23.5 13.9 n/a
1993 304 21.6 14.1 n/a
1994 321 23.4 13.7 n/a
1995 316 22.7 13.9 n/a
1996 316 22.7 13.9 n/a
1997 324 22.3 14.5 n/a
1998 344 23.2 14.8 n/a
1999 347 25.4 13.7 50.1
2000 350 30.3 11.6 51.1
2001 344 34.0 10.1 61.3
2002 298 26.6 11.2 60.1
2003 298 26.6 11.2 60.1
2004 310 25.7 12.1 61.3
2005 304 25.7 11.8 59.5
2006 307 26.0 11.8 58.6
2007 321 24.1 13.3 99.1
2008 309 26.7 11.6 99
2009 331 24.7 13.4 99.1
2010 312 26.7 11.6 99
2011 277 24.7 11.2 98.9
2012 273 20.8 13.0 98.9
2013 260 20.9 12.4 98.8
2014 268 19.0 14.0 98.9
2015 284 20.0 14.2 36.3
2016 257 19.0 13.5 100
2017 264 19.0 13.8 100
2018 253 19.0 13.2 100
2019 231 18.5 12.4 100
2020 222 18.8 11.7 100
2021 236 18.7 12.5 100
2022 226 19.2 11.7 100
2023 272 22.3 12.1 94.9

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 Tularosa High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 349 24.5 14.2 n/a
1991 313 23.5 13.3 n/a
1992 327 23.5 13.9 n/a
1993 304 21.6 14.1 n/a
1994 321 23.4 13.7 n/a
1995 316 22.7 13.9 n/a
1996 316 22.7 13.9 n/a
1997 324 22.3 14.5 n/a
1998 344 23.2 14.8 n/a
1999 347 25.4 13.7 50.1
2000 350 30.3 11.6 51.1
2001 344 34.0 10.1 61.3
2002 298 26.6 11.2 60.1
2003 298 26.6 11.2 60.1
2004 310 25.7 12.1 61.3
2005 304 25.7 11.8 59.5
2006 307 26.0 11.8 58.6
2007 321 24.1 13.3 99.1
2008 309 26.7 11.6 99
2009 331 24.7 13.4 99.1
2010 312 26.7 11.6 99
2011 277 24.7 11.2 98.9
2012 273 20.8 13.0 98.9
2013 260 20.9 12.4 98.8
2014 268 19.0 14.0 98.9
2015 284 20.0 14.2 36.3
2016 257 19.0 13.5 100
2017 264 19.0 13.8 100
2018 253 19.0 13.2 100
2019 231 18.5 12.4 100
2020 222 18.8 11.7 100
2021 236 18.7 12.5 100
2022 226 19.2 11.7 100
2023 272 22.3 12.1 94.9

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 Tularosa High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,289

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tularosa 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 81st of 181 High schoolsRanks 146th of 170 High schools
 41.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa High)4119.5
 21.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa)4119.5
 21.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Tularosa High)4320.5
 22.5%
   11th Grade Science (Tularosa)4320.5
 22.5%
   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 Students231272
 17.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian6481
 26.6%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic103119
 15.5%
Pacific Islander01
White6164
 4.9%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%94.9%
 5.1%

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Tularosa High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tularosa Elementary
Elementary : Tularosa Intermediate
Middle : Tularosa Middle

Students at Tularosa High are 44% Hispanic, 30% American Indian, 24% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Tularosa High.

Tularosa High ranks 104th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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