Penasco High School

Penasco High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13 SCHOOL Rd,  Penasco, NM
Penasco Independent Schools
3.0
3.0
76 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
5
Full Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
540
Verbal
620
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
25%
Science
64.7%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Hispanic
85.5%
Native American
10.5%
White
3.9%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 42 Students
New Mexico State University 25 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 25 Students
Northern New Mexico College 22 Students
Colorado State University 14 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 11 Students
Adams State University 11 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 10 Students
University of New Mexico - Taos 9 Students
Northern Arizona University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Cosmetology 5 Students
Education 3 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 3 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 3 Students
Counseling Psychology 3 Students
Dental Assisting 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 35 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2024
I'm an african american student and due to the levels of racism amongst students, I experienced a lack of education and safety. The faculty was very supportive and helpful overall.
5.0 Senior
10/23/2019
I liked being able to participate in dual credit classes. I enjoyed playing sports and representing my school. The one thing that needs to change however,, is some of the high school teachers. If you don't take dual credit classes, you have to take classes with unhelpful or crazy teachers. More high school classes need to be made available for students.
4.0 Junior
10/10/2016
the school provides many opportunities to do our best. We are funded to attend NNMC for free to pursue an associates degree. the staff is very caring about students. If a student needs help, the teacher is willing to stay after school to tutor the student. The academics it the top priority for the school, to get the students college ready. The school is very safe, we have a closed campus and it limits who is allowed to enter. the facilities are very good and are kept with high maintenance.
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3.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/5/2013
This school was a good school for my son when he went but my daughter who is much younger than my son is switching schools due to the fact that this school has gone down pretty badly in the last couple of years. There is very few teachers and not enough being taught. Very sad to see this happening
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2.0 parent
1/26/2012
This school has really gone downhill in the 10 years that I have been sending my kids here. There is more of an emphasis on sports than academics. They no longer offer extracurricular activities such as drama, chess, band or cheer leading. They have one counselor that is not qualified to prepare the...
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5.0 other
12/1/2009
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New Mexico Taos County Penasco 87553
Penasco High School
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