Roswell High

Summary:

Roswell High is a public high school in Roswell, New Mexico, serving 1,438 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Roswell Independent Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roswell High faces several key challenges, including a predominantly Hispanic student population (over 80%), consistently low academic performance, and a declining statewide ranking. The school's proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below the state average, and it ranks in the bottom third of New Mexico high schools. Roswell High's performance is particularly low for male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% of high schools in the state. In contrast, the nearby Goddard High and Early College High School perform significantly better across various metrics.

The high percentage of students (over 45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Roswell High suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic achievement. While Roswell High's special education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top third of New Mexico high schools for this subgroup, the school's overall performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating in recent years. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Roswell High and providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 West Hobbs St
       Roswell, NM  88203


(575) 637-3200

District: Roswell

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,291 Help


Feeder schools for Roswell High:

Elementary:    East Grand Plains Elementary
    El Capitan Elementary
    Missouri Ave Elementary
    Monterrey Elementary
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Middle:    Mountain View Middle
    Sierra Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.2%
White:
14.7%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roswell High ranks worse than 81.8% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Roswell High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Roswell High has the largest high school student body size in the Roswell School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.2%), White (14.7%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roswell High is 17.9, which is the 2nd best among 2 high schools in the Roswell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roswell High is $8,291. 2 high schools in the Roswell School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Roswell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell High 139th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Roswell High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Roswell:

SchoolDigger ranks Roswell 63rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roswell High

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Rank History for all students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.90 68th 129 47.3%
2006 65.06 44th 134 67.2%
2007 52.81 71st 150 52.7%
2008 59.82 53rd 146 63.7%
2009 60.50 59th 151 60.9%
2010 57.58 60th 154 61.0%
2011 65.56 48th 157 69.4%
2012 36.56 109th 163 33.1%
2013 50.55 85th 177 52.0%
2014 56.76 79th 198 60.1%
2015 40.73 91st 193 52.8%
2016 31.20 122nd 185 34.1%
2017 23.99 125th 158 20.9%
2018 23.38 141st 182 22.5%
2019 20.64 151st 181 16.6%
2022 20.97 126th 177 28.8%
2023 20.44 139th 170 18.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.31 19th 62 69.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 123rd 164 25.0%
2019 26.88 126th 161 21.7%
2022 19.10 118th 154 23.4%
2023 22.92 123rd 157 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 110th 145 24.1%
2019 20.87 126th 144 12.5%
2022 19.56 130th 157 17.2%
2023 25.71 103rd 143 28.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.23 18th 51 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.53 130th 143 9.1%
2019 18.91 141st 151 6.6%
2022 18.74 145th 159 8.8%
2023 12.61 140th 146 4.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 117th 133 12.0%
2019 21.23 124th 139 10.8%
2022 15.26 139th 150 7.3%
2023 20.37 113th 132 14.4%
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Rank History for White students at Roswell High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 86th 115 25.2%
2019 17.11 97th 109 11.0%
2022 27.67 101st 133 24.1%
2023 17.97 138th 157 12.1%
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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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by a student
Friday, June 25, 2021

Open Quote The school is amazing for the student body. I had such a great experience at RHS the last four years. But that’s not why I gave them a 1 star rating. THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM SUCKS. They rather see your kid fail then succeed. Bullying. They never help the situation. They side with the bully not the victim. I’m sorry but carasco is the worst of them all. He thinks he’s
Such a good principal. He’s NOT. He is not professional. And he compares athletic, and honors to students who are struggling. He compares you to his own children. One who he kept from GRADUATING just so he can keep him on the football team. HORRIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM. They should all be replaced in my opinion. They also SUCK AT ANSWERING THEIR EMAILS FOR STUDENTS. How are they supposed to do their work when half of them don’t answer phones, meeting requests, emails etc. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Roswell High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 564 54 8 679 8 n/a n/a 0 1313
1991 573 26 13 690 0 n/a n/a 0 1302
1992 526 55 5 692 6 n/a n/a 0 1284
1993 570 60 4 747 5 n/a n/a 0 1386
1994 577 61 5 776 3 n/a n/a 0 1422
1995 564 49 13 827 2 n/a n/a 0 1455
1996 564 49 13 827 2 n/a n/a 0 1455
1997 587 65 0 859 4 n/a n/a 0 1515
1998 592 60 18 910 5 n/a n/a 0 1585
1999 509 60 13 897 6 n/a n/a 0 1485
2000 470 58 13 866 4 n/a n/a 0 1411
2001 420 52 10 876 5 n/a n/a 0 1363
2002 375 51 9 880 5 n/a n/a 0 1320
2003 375 51 9 880 5 n/a n/a 0 1320
2004 370 53 12 891 0 n/a n/a 0 1326
2005 350 46 11 942 2 n/a n/a 0 1351
2006 347 58 9 881 2 n/a n/a 0 1297
2007 338 50 9 955 4 n/a n/a 0 1356
2008 337 49 3 942 4 n/a n/a 0 1335
2009 306 55 5 941 4 n/a n/a 0 1311
2010 276 53 6 974 4 0 0 0 1313
2011 272 56 2 1019 4 1 0 0 1354
2012 264 53 4 974 4 0 0 0 1299
2013 255 48 2 1039 3 0 0 0 1347
2014 233 38 2 1098 2 0 1 0 1374
2015 240 29 1 1097 5 0 0 0 1372
2016 200 23 0 1048 4 1 1 0 1277
2017 207 29 0 1085 4 1 1 0 1327
2018 202 20 0 1040 3 2 1 0 1268
2019 201 20 2 1081 2 2 1 0 1309
2020 240 31 4 1143 4 1 2 0 1425
2021 245 29 4 1146 3 0 0 0 1427
2022 225 34 3 1174 3 0 0 0 1439
2023 212 35 2 1182 4 3 0 0 1438

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 Roswell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1313 64.7 20.2 n/a
1991 1302 64.7 20.1 n/a
1992 1284 66.4 19.3 n/a
1993 1386 64.0 21.7 n/a
1994 1422 68.5 20.8 n/a
1995 1455 68.9 21.1 n/a
1996 1455 68.9 21.1 n/a
1997 1515 75.2 20.1 n/a
1998 1585 76.6 20.7 n/a
1999 1485 85.2 17.4 41.1
2000 1411 80.7 17.5 36.6
2001 1363 83.8 16.3 46.1
2002 1320 75.7 17.4 41.3
2003 1320 75.7 17.4 41.3
2004 1326 76.2 17.4 63
2005 1351 63.0 21.4 60.7
2006 1297 64.0 20.3 31.6
2007 1356 74.0 18.3 99.8
2008 1335 79.0 16.9 99.8
2009 1311 72.5 18.1 99.8
2010 1313 70.9 18.5 99.8
2011 1354 72.1 18.7 99.8
2012 1299 71.8 18.0 99.8
2013 1347 74.8 18.0 92.7
2014 1374 69.2 19.8 99.8
2015 1372 75.0 18.2 65.3
2016 1277 70.0 18.2 99.8
2017 1327 71.5 18.5 99.8
2018 1268 67.3 18.8 63.9
2019 1309 58.3 22.4 47.4
2020 1425 68.3 20.8 54.8
2021 1427 73.3 19.4 45.9
2022 1439 75.3 19.1 46.2
2023 1438 80.3 17.9 n/a

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 Roswell High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1313 64.7 20.2 n/a
1991 1302 64.7 20.1 n/a
1992 1284 66.4 19.3 n/a
1993 1386 64.0 21.7 n/a
1994 1422 68.5 20.8 n/a
1995 1455 68.9 21.1 n/a
1996 1455 68.9 21.1 n/a
1997 1515 75.2 20.1 n/a
1998 1585 76.6 20.7 n/a
1999 1485 85.2 17.4 41.1
2000 1411 80.7 17.5 36.6
2001 1363 83.8 16.3 46.1
2002 1320 75.7 17.4 41.3
2003 1320 75.7 17.4 41.3
2004 1326 76.2 17.4 63
2005 1351 63.0 21.4 60.7
2006 1297 64.0 20.3 31.6
2007 1356 74.0 18.3 99.8
2008 1335 79.0 16.9 99.8
2009 1311 72.5 18.1 99.8
2010 1313 70.9 18.5 99.8
2011 1354 72.1 18.7 99.8
2012 1299 71.8 18.0 99.8
2013 1347 74.8 18.0 92.7
2014 1374 69.2 19.8 99.8
2015 1372 75.0 18.2 65.3
2016 1277 70.0 18.2 99.8
2017 1327 71.5 18.5 99.8
2018 1268 67.3 18.8 63.9
2019 1309 58.3 22.4 47.4
2020 1425 68.3 20.8 54.8
2021 1427 73.3 19.4 45.9
2022 1439 75.3 19.1 46.2
2023 1438 80.3 17.9 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roswell High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roswell 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 151st of 181 High schoolsRanks 139th of 170 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell High)2320.6
 2.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Roswell)2832
 4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Roswell High)64.9
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Roswell)612.2
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Roswell High)2129.3
 8.3%
   11th Grade Science (Roswell)2436.5
 12.5%
   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 Students13091438
 9.9%
African American2035
 75%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic10811182
 9.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White201212
 5.5%
Two or More Races10
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roswell High

Students at Roswell High are 82% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,438 students attended Roswell High.

Roswell High ranks in the bottom 18.2% of New Mexico high schools.

Roswell High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Grand Plains Elementary
Elementary : El Capitan Elementary
Elementary : Missouri Ave Elementary
Elementary : Monterrey Elementary
Elementary : Pecos Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Elementary : Valley View Elementary
Middle : Mountain View Middle
Middle : Sierra Middle


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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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