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Roswell High School

Public | 9-12 | 1354 students

 

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Posted April 8, 2012

RHS is a student centered campus. I can honestly say that this campus is filled with teachers who honestly love kids and strive to provide a rigorous coursework of study for every student. RHS is a community of learners surrounded by a faculty that strives to create lifelong learners and thinkers.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 26, 2009

I have had one son graduate from RHS with two more to follow. There is no such thing as a perfect school and you will have some bad teachers as well as the usual problems with students. But I would not send my sons to any other high school in Roswell. The principal is very involed with the students and has their respect and trust. A HUGE test for any staff member.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2008

I personally liked RHS. They made me feel welcomed with open arms. It can be strict and disciplined, but what school isn't? I think that it's good though because every school should have a good foundation and stucture. The teachers are great and very motivating.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 18, 2008

They are the most satisfactory school i have ever been too, They are all so friendly especially the spanish teacher Mrs. Fresces, & Mr. Vernon the history teacher .
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 26, 2007

The Roswell Independent School District has been one disappointment after another. I have often asked several teachers as to the reason they do not call parents when the child is failing and the response is always the same,'We don't have time to call parents. We have too many students and it's the students responsibility to keep track of their progress.' I think that the worse thing that I have done was to take my daughter out of private school and subject her to mediocre education and values.
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Posted April 24, 2007

Satisfied, both my older children graduated here. Sports kept my son busy, and music kept my daughter upbeat. My daughter graduated with honors. Safety and Discipline issues were great, I was very comfortable of how they took care of manners.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

312 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%
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.

294 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

294 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

All Students17%
Female21%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities10%
English Language Learner Current0%
English Language Learner Exited23%

Reading

All Students25%
Female29%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Current3%
English Language Learner Exited31%
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 Students27%
Female29%
Male26%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Native Americann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities8%
English Language Learner Current4%
English Language Learner Exited31%

Reading

All Students32%
Female37%
Male28%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities15%
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exited32%
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.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
28%
Social Studies

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

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
29%
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 Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners4%

Reading

All Students51%
Female56%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students40%
Female36%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learners0%

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female38%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners8%
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
Hispanic 75% 58%
White 20% 25%
Black 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 13%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: (505) 627-2511

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