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TULAROSA HIGH

1305 8TH STREET, TULAROSA, NM 88352TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
272
Students
Total enrolled
75%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 14% vs nat'l
$19,324
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 272 students in grades 09–12 in TULAROSA, New Mexico.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,324 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
12.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

TULAROSA HIGH is a mid-sized high in TULAROSA, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 272 students. The district invests $19,324 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 75% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at TULAROSA HIGH

272
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
22
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 Distribution143 male · 129 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 258 students
Student Composition
24%
44%
30%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American30%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350267000605

Academic Outcomes at TULAROSA HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
75%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,324Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,324
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,502
Student Support$3,672
Administration$2,319
Operations$2,899
Other$1,932
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,324 spent per student, an estimated $8,560 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
69.5%
Local (property tax)
9.4%
Federal programs
21.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,324/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 95% 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
TULAROSA INTERMEDIATETULAROSA ELEMENTARY
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Middle
TULAROSA MIDDLE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOtero County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)585-8800
NCES ID: 350267000605
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TULAROSA 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 TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Elem
TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE
268 students · 03–06
93% FRL
Elem
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY
206 students · PK–02
91% FRL
Mid
TULAROSA MIDDLE
144 students · 07–08
92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1305 8TH STREET, TULAROSA, NM 88352
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.