Serving 96 students in grades 7-12, Dora High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Dora High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dora High School ranks within the top 5% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora High School is 0.47, which is less 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
#9 out of 217 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora High School's ranking?
Dora High School is ranked #9 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dora High School?
The graduation rate of Dora High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Dora High School?
96 students attend Dora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dora High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora High School?
Dora High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dora High School offer ?
Dora High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dora High School part of?
Dora High School is part of Dora Municipal Schools School District.
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