Hatch Valley High

Hatch Valley High is a public high school located in Hatch, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Hatch Valley District, which is ranked 72 out of 82 districts in New Mexico and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hatch Valley High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools over the past 10 years, with performance that is significantly below the state average in various academic measures, including proficiency in science, English language arts, and mathematics. The school's performance has been stagnant, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the years analyzed. Particularly concerning is the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and White students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of New Mexico high schools.

While Hatch Valley High has achieved graduation rates above 90% in some years, the overall trend is concerning, with the most recent rate at 78%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance for this subgroup is in the bottom 5-10% of New Mexico high schools, indicating significant challenges in supporting these students.