Serving 127 students in grades 6-12, Rocinante 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocinante High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rocinante High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Rocinante High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocinante High School is 0.70, 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
#721 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
27%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)40%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 Rocinante High School's ranking?
Rocinante High School is ranked #721 out of 810 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocinante High School?
The graduation rate of Rocinante High School is 40%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Rocinante High School?
127 students attend Rocinante High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Rocinante High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocinante High School?
Rocinante High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rocinante High School offer ?
Rocinante High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocinante High School part of?
Rocinante High School is part of Farmington School District.
School Reviews
5 9/28/2020
I love Rocinante. The teachers personalize education and take time to get to know my child. Thanks Rocinante staff for caring about our kids!
5 9/13/2013
A school where teachers have additional care and responsibility which forms a bond between the student and teachers which creates a healthy relationship between the students and their peers. Parents if not sure about this from what you heard or have been told just keep in mind of your childs success not other peoples insurcurities by a school that is diiffert and widely diverse. Have a great day!
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