Socorro High

Socorro High is a public high school located in Socorro, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 409 students. The school is part of the Socorro District, which is ranked 41 out of 82 districts in New Mexico and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Socorro High's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with significant variations in its statewide ranking and rating. The school's ranking has ranged from 53rd out of 198 high schools in 2013-2014 (4-star rating) to 155th out of 181 high schools in 2018-2019 (1-star rating). In the most recent school year (2024-2025), Socorro High ranked 66th out of 131 New Mexico high schools, with a 3-star rating. This places the school in the middle of the pack compared to other high schools in the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 70.7% to 78.0% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

Interestingly, the closest nearby high school, Magdalena High, located about 19.46 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking (61st out of 172 high schools in 2023-2024) and a 3-star rating, as well as a higher four-year graduation rate (78.0%) and a lower student-to-teacher ratio (9.7) compared to Socorro High. This suggests that Socorro High may benefit from examining the practices and strategies employed at Magdalena High to identify areas for improvement.