High Schools in Ruidoso

The Ruidoso area has only one high school, Ruidoso High, a public school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 520 students. While there is no direct comparison to other local high schools, Ruidoso High's performance can be examined relative to state-wide averages.

Ruidoso High is ranked 56 out of 131 New Mexico high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 78.0%, slightly below the state average. In 2024-2025, Ruidoso High had 47.75% of 11th graders proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 41.69%. However, in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, Ruidoso High had 33.93% proficient or better, which is below the state average of 38.44%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (40.58%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to the overall state, and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2, slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio of 15:1.

Ruidoso High's performance on the NM-ASR/Science assessment is a relative strength, while its performance on the SAT School Day/English Language Arts assessment is an area for improvement. The school's demographics and resource allocation may be important factors to consider in understanding its performance and identifying areas for further support and development.