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#518 of 864 schools in NM
Valencia High
High School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A Los Lunas high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valencia High score 20% proficient, which is below 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 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valencia 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LOS LUNAS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Alt HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 365 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas Family SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Valencia High is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valencia High
Valencia High is a public high school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 916 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valencia High
What grades does Valencia High serve?
Valencia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valencia High?
Valencia High has an enrollment of approximately 916 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valencia High rank in NM?
Valencia High ranks #518 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Valencia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Valencia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Valencia High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valencia High has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valencia High a charter school?
No, Valencia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valencia High a Title I school?
No, Valencia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valencia High?
95.0% of students at Valencia 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
- 916
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- 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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