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SOCORRO HIGH

1200 MICHIGAN ST, SOCORRO, NM 87801SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
450
Students
Total enrolled
67%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 23% vs nat'l
$17,652
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 450 students in grades 09–12 in SOCORRO, New Mexico.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,652 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOCORRO HIGH is a mid-sized high in SOCORRO, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 450 students. The district invests $17,652 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 67% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SOCORRO HIGH

450
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution246 male · 204 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 441 students
Student Composition
17%
76%
Asian1%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino76%
Black2%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350246000571

Academic Outcomes at SOCORRO HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
65-69
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
67%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,652Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,652
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,767
Student Support$3,354
Administration$2,118
Operations$2,648
Other$1,765
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,652 spent per student, an estimated $7,820 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
State government
66.4%
Local (property tax)
10.0%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,652/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 67% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARYCOTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTERMIDWAY ELEMENTARYSAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY
↓
Middle
R. SARRACINO MIDDLE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySocorro County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)835-0700
NCES ID: 350246000571
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SOCORRO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Elem
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY
390 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Mid
R. SARRACINO MIDDLE
254 students · 06–08
● 40 opp97% FRL
Elem
COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER
170 students · KG–08
● 40 opp93% FRL
Elem
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY
108 students · KG–05
● 39 opp99% FRL
Elem
SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY
66 students · PK–05
● 39 opp83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1200 MICHIGAN ST, SOCORRO, NM 87801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.