Serving 288 students in grades 9-12, Cuba 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cuba High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cuba High School's student population of 288 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cuba 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 Cuba High School is 0.38, 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
#785 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
77%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
4%
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
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba High School's ranking?
Cuba High School is ranked #785 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cuba High School?
The graduation rate of Cuba High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cuba High School?
288 students attend Cuba High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cuba High School students are American Indian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cuba High School?
Cuba High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuba High School offer ?
Cuba High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cuba High School part of?
Cuba High School is part of Cuba School District.
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