Pecos High School

Pecos High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
N Hwy 63,  Pecos, NM
Pecos Independent Schools
3.4
4.2
177 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Fred Trujillo
Student Teacher Ratio
50:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
50:1
Teachers
3
Full Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
470
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
18
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
92%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
25%
Science
34.5%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
137:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
95.1%
White
4.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 48 Students
New Mexico State University 35 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 34 Students
Grand Canyon University 16 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 14 Students
Santa Fe Community College 14 Students
Colorado State University 13 Students
Northern New Mexico College 13 Students
Arizona State University 11 Students
University of Colorado Denver 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Business 7 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 4 Students
Photography 4 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 44 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/1/2022
Small hometown school. Had some really great teachers, but also some others that were budget hires. Has to be hard to recruit talented teachers to a small rural district. But, I'm sure this is the case with many small public schools nowadays. Loved my time in school, lifelong friends were made.
3.0 NicheUser
4/30/2014
The food is actually pretty good.
4.0 NicheUser
3/15/2014
For the most part each student gets along with each other. Student involvement is great we attend school functions together. Everyone treats each other with respect. Our religion plays a significant role because we were for the most part raised together.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
9/30/2013
Pecos Schools, High,Middle,Elementary are made up of great students, teachers, administrators, cooks, janitors and the like. The students are exposed to life style of family and community. They are influenced by prayer, poverty and a vast amount of love. Teachers try very hard to include all the ima...
5.0 parent
10/24/2011
Incredible turnaround. The school made AYP! There is a lot of pride in this school. This is shown by students and staff. Really good school.
4.0 parent
2/28/2011
The school has really turned around this year. There is a focus on academics, discipline and being responsible. The change in leadership has made a huge difference.
3.0 student
2/21/2008

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Pecos High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pecos, NM and is served by the Pecos Independent Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 177 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 50:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Pecos High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Santa Fe Waldorf School, Desert Academy, Pecos Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Pecos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pecos High School.

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