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SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, FARMINGTON, NM 87402FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
284
Students
Total enrolled
$12,424
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
26.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 72% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 284 students in grades 09–12 in FARMINGTON, New Mexico.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,424 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in FARMINGTON, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 284 students. The district invests $12,424 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

284
Total Students
26.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
11
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 Distribution115 male · 169 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 57 students
Student Composition
41%
26%
9%
17%
Asian6%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
Native American17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350099001119

Academic Outcomes at SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87402

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,424Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,424
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,466
Student Support$2,361
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,864
Other$1,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,424 spent per student, an estimated $5,504 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
69.5%
Local (property tax)
12.9%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYCOUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARYNORTHEAST ELEMENTARYESPERANZA ELEMENTARY
+6 more
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Middle
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOLTIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOLHERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOLMESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
FARMINGTON HIGHPIEDRA VISTA HIGHROCINANTE HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySan Juan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)566-3986
NCES ID: 350099001119
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FARMINGTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
FARMINGTON HIGH
1,824 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH
1,578 students · 09–12
● 46 opp47% FRL
Mid
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
718 students · 06–08
● 38 opp44% FRL
Mid
TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
683 students · 06–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Mid
HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
622 students · 06–08
● 38 opp47% FRL
Elem
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
543 students · KG–05
● 38 opp40% FRL
Elem
COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY
525 students · KG–05
● 38 opp29% FRL
Elem
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY
522 students · KG–06
● 38 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, FARMINGTON, NM 87402
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.