Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Cimarron High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cimarron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cimarron High School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Cimarron High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cimarron High School is 0.48, which is less 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
#272 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
66%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimarron High School's ranking?
Cimarron High School is ranked #272 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Cimarron High School often compared to?
Cimarron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moreno Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cimarron High School?
The graduation rate of Cimarron High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cimarron High School?
76 students attend Cimarron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cimarron High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cimarron High School?
Cimarron High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cimarron High School offer ?
Cimarron High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cimarron High School part of?
Cimarron High School is part of Cimarron School District.
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