Very Good
#171 of 864 schools in NM
Top 20% in state
Cloudcroft High
High School · Cloudcroft · Cloudcroft, NM
A high school in Cloudcroft, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO BOX 198, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cloudcroft High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cloudcroft High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,083
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
40.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cloudcroft
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cloudcroft High is listed in CLOUDCROFT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cloudcroft High
Cloudcroft High is a public high school in Cloudcroft, NM, part of Cloudcroft, serving approximately 125 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Cloudcroft High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cloudcroft High
What grades does Cloudcroft High serve?
Cloudcroft High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cloudcroft High?
Cloudcroft High has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloudcroft High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cloudcroft High rank in NM?
Cloudcroft High ranks #171 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cloudcroft High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cloudcroft High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cloudcroft High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cloudcroft High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cloudcroft High a charter school?
No, Cloudcroft High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cloudcroft High a Title I school?
No, Cloudcroft High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cloudcroft High?
42.4% of students at Cloudcroft High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (575) 601-4416
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 88317)
- 2,633
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88317; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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