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#283 of 864 schools in NM
Top 33% in state
Los Lunas High
High School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A high school in Los Lunas, NM serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Lunas High score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Los Lunas 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,947
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Dreams AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Century Alt HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Valencia HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 916 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Lunas High is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High is a public high school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 1,450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Lunas High
What grades does Los Lunas High serve?
Los Lunas High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Lunas High?
Los Lunas High has an enrollment of approximately 1,450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Lunas High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Lunas High rank in NM?
Los Lunas High ranks #283 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Lunas High's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Lunas High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Los Lunas High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Lunas High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Lunas High a charter school?
No, Los Lunas High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Lunas High a Title I school?
No, Los Lunas High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Lunas High?
95.2% of students at Los Lunas 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
- 1,450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (505) 866-8231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87031)
- 46,211
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 87031; 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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