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CLIFF HIGH

622 STATE HWY 211, CLIFF, NM 88028SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
105
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,901
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
8.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 45% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 105 students in grades 07–12 in CLIFF, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,901 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CLIFF HIGH is a small high in CLIFF, New Mexico, serving grades 07–12 with 105 students. The district invests $14,901 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CLIFF HIGH

105
Total Students
8.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution59 male · 46 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 105 students
Student Composition
77%
18%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350243000560

Academic Outcomes at CLIFF HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88028

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,901Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,901
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,556
Student Support$2,831
Administration$1,788
Operations$2,235
Other$1,490
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,901 spent per student, an estimated $6,601 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
68.9%
Local (property tax)
12.4%
Federal programs
18.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% 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
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARYG.W.STOUT ELEMENTARYJOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARYSIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
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Middle
LA PLATA MIDDLE
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High School
SILVER HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyGrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)535-2051
NCES ID: 350243000560
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLIFF seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SILVER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
High
SILVER HIGH
638 students · 09–12
● 44 opp100% FRL
Mid
LA PLATA MIDDLE
344 students · 07–08
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
HARRISON SCHMITT ELEMENTARY
341 students · 01–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
G.W.STOUT ELEMENTARY
317 students · 01–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
JOSE BARRIOS ELEMENTARY
218 students · 01–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY
134 students · KG–KG
● 44 opp100% FRL
Elem
CLIFF ELEMENTARY
111 students · PK–06
● 44 opp100% FRL
Other
SILVER SCHOLARS ACADEMY
65 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
622 STATE HWY 211, CLIFF, NM 88028
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.