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Valencia High School

Public | 9-12 | 1010 students

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2 stars

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Posted March 12, 2013

We had a number of misgivings based upon rumors prior to letting our daughter attend VHS. That said, we have been pleasantly surprised by how well the school has met her needs. They have a fantastic music program and as a musician this has been very good for her. We have found that the administration has been very accommodating for our daughter academic needs including placing her in the advanced classes ahead of schedule in order to meet the guidelines of her IEP. We have not found a plethora of misbehavior and really have found the student body to be very typical of any high school. We have found that parents are involved, but it could be simply because of the large number of parents involved with the band program. As with any high school there are some amazing teachers and some that struggle, but to date we have not run into any that are inadequate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2011

Mediocrity at BEST. Uninvolved parents, teachers are way too lenient, most students are many grade levels behind the curriculum. I moved my child out after freshman year. When I went to disenroll my child I could not believe the number of pregnant girls or the massive displays of public affection. Also, not enough textbooks for the students. This school is a joke and will not even begin to prepare your child for college. Im glad I moved my child. Oh yes, and dont get me started on all of the pot smoking that goes on in the bathrooms and parking lots AND the weak, weak, administration.If you want your child to become involved in gangs, drugs, sex, or just recieve a less than average education than this is the place for you! Im glad I moved my child out of this school district.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
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 Students21%
Female17%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Native American18%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited22%

Reading

All Students28%
Female33%
Male22%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native American18%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited22%
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 Students24%
Female20%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native American22%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited19%

Reading

All Students38%
Female47%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native American22%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities4%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited23%
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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
20%
Social Studies

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

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
24%
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 Students33%
Female26%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Native American43%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners0%

Reading

All Students50%
Female57%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Native American57%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners5%

Science

All Students42%
Female32%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native American64%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners10%

Social Studies

All Students46%
Female41%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native American50%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners15%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Hispanic 67% 56%
White 26% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 11%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: (505) 866-8231

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