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Mora High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Mora High is a public high school located in Mora, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Mora District, which is ranked 79 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mora High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 33rd out of 190 schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to a low of 151st out of 177 schools in 2021-2022 (1-star rating). This variability suggests inconsistent performance, with female students consistently outperforming their male counterparts and Hispanic students seeing fluctuations in their performance. However, low socioeconomic status (SES) students at Mora High have performed relatively well, ranking 18th out of 154 schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating).

Mora High's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 76.0% in 2021-2022 to 86.5% in 2022-2023, with the most recent rate being 76.7% in 2022-2023. These graduation rates are generally lower than the state average, and the school's performance in language arts and science proficiency has also been below the state average in recent years. With 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Mora High faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement. The school may need to focus on addressing equity and inclusion issues, as well as improving its curriculum, instructional practices, and student support systems to provide a more consistent and high-quality educational experience for its students.

Students ?

8.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,047

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732

(575) 387-3100

District: Mora

Feeder schools for Mora High:

Elementary:	Holman Elementary
	Mora Elementary
Middle:	Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.2%

White:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2013 → 73rd in 2024

Strengths

✓87% graduate in 4 years — above the New Mexico average (78%)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

New Mexico avg42%

Not ranked this year

Mora High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	65.3	47 of 172	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	37.9	91 of 170	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	11.1	151 of 177	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.8	89 of 181	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.7	112 of 182	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.5	122 of 158	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	43.4	78 of 185	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.7	63 of 193	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.1	42 of 198	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	67.5	47 of 177	73.4%	★★★★☆
2012	60.0	58 of 163	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	86.4	21 of 157	86.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	25 of 154	83.8%	★★★★☆
2009	68.7	41 of 151	72.8%	★★★★☆
2008	66.8	47 of 146	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.3	101 of 150	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.6	67 of 134	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	19.2	105 of 129	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	88.4	19 of 142	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.4	52 of 144	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	75 of 145	48.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	77.9	23 of 136	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	41.5	59 of 132	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	7.4	149 of 150	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.4	69 of 139	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.7	82 of 133	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	71.9	27 of 127	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	45.9	65 of 157	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	12.2	126 of 154	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.4	64 of 161	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.5	89 of 164	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	53.0	54 of 150	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	63 of 146	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.8	98 of 151	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	87 of 143	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	32.3	101 of 157	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)87th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2024)83rd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)79th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2024)64th percentile-9 vs school

White (2023)36th percentile-11 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	Total
Mora High	Public	9-12	#10 Ranger Drive	Mora	87732	Mora County	Mora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 387-3100	86	10	8.3	100.0%	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.9	$14,047

Frequently Asked Questions about Mora High

What is the racial makeup of Mora High?

Students at Mora High are 94% Hispanic, 6% White.

What schools feed into Mora High?

Mora High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Holman Elementary
Elementary : Mora Elementary
Middle : Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle

How many students attend Mora High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Mora High.

What district is Mora High in?

Mora

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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.

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