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Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 846 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 18, 2011

A good solid school in academics and atheletics. The school has room for improvement and growth. The administration lacks consistence, has a very caring attitude towards students and staff. The parents seem to have one concern, that of their child and often try to manipulate the school for their child. Many parents are involved and many more never show up to school except for problems. Support from parents is great for those students who are active and involved in the school. The rest of the parents view public school as a baby sitter until the age of 18 and are never involved. All will compain about issue around them and few will praise what really needs the praise the learning process. Read the other reviews and you will understand.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 11, 2008

Poor administrative leadership (in the building and in the district) has resulted in a decline in the academic and athletic programs. Parental involvement is given 'lip service' and is limited to passive involvement. The administrators seem to operate with the knowledge that if change or reform can be delayed, for a few years, students will graduate and their parents will not maintain their enthusiasm for promoting change.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2007

The school has alot of good kids going to it and some exceptional teachers. One of these teachers is the music teacher. The band program hasn't been given the recognition for their accomplishments and effort. They are number one in the state which, to me, shows what team work and dedication can do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2006

A good school that has its problems. A staff that cares but is not treated professionally by administration. Students have a general desire to learn but many students and parents show little concern for the value of education. The staff is generally down because of the constant changing of school policies and educational directives for learning.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 17, 2006

a great school with a friendly enviroment
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students22%
Female24%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Native American22%
White29%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities3%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited30%

Reading

All Students32%
Female40%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native American28%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students37%
Female39%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native American31%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current12%
English Language Learner Exited42%

Reading

All Students51%
Female56%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native American43%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current20%
English Language Learner Exited51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
28%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students27%
Female29%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Native American22%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners5%

Reading

All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native American35%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners16%

Science

All Students30%
Female25%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native American22%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners8%

Social Studies

All Students36%
Female31%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native American29%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners14%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
American Indian/Alaska Native 81% 11%
White 15% 29%
Hispanic 3% 56%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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550 Rd 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
Phone: (505) 368-4984

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