High Schools in Tucumcari

Summary:

The Tucumcari High School is the sole high school serving the Tucumcari area in New Mexico. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a ranking as high as 38 out of 131 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Tucumcari High School's strong performance is reflected in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its significantly higher proficiency rates in NM-ASR/Science compared to the state average.

While Tucumcari High School's 78% four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.6 is relatively low, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school faces challenges, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need in the student population.

Overall, Tucumcari High School stands out as a strong-performing institution within the Tucumcari district, with areas of excellence in science proficiency and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. While the school faces socioeconomic challenges, its consistent high performance suggests it is providing a quality education to its students.

District Detail

700 West Amarosa
Tucumcari, NM 88401

(575) 461-3910

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 911

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2025)	NM-ASR Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	Total
Tucumcari High	Public	9-12	1001 South 7th St	Tucumcari	88401	Quay County	Tucumcari	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 461-3910	247	17	14.8	100.0%	56 (22.7%)	4 (1.6%)	181 (73.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	63.4	38^th of 131 public high schools	71.0%		51.9	67^th of 172 public high schools	61.0%	29	38.6	66.0	$10,996

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Logan	22.7 mi	4	24^th
San Jon	23.44 mi	3
Grady	33.59 mi	4
House	37.38 mi	3
Mosquero	44.05 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.