Bernalillo High School is a public high school in Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States. The school is a part of the Bernalillo Public Schools district and is the only high school in the district. The mascot is the Spartan.
Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Bernalillo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernalillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernalillo High School's student population of 856 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Red, Silver
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Bernalillo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernalillo High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#706 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
44%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernalillo High School's ranking?
Bernalillo High School is ranked #706 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Bernalillo High School often compared to?
Bernalillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rancho High School, Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bernalillo High School?
The graduation rate of Bernalillo High School is 72%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Bernalillo High School?
856 students attend Bernalillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bernalillo High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernalillo High School?
Bernalillo High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bernalillo High School offer ?
Bernalillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernalillo High School part of?
Bernalillo High School is part of Bernalillo School District.
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