Pojoaque Valley 51爆料s is a school district with its headquarters in an unincorporated area in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States, with a Santa Fe, New Mexico post office address.
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Pojoaque High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pojoaque High School's student population of 593 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pojoaque High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pojoaque High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pojoaque High School's ranking?
Pojoaque High School is ranked #474 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pojoaque High School?
The graduation rate of Pojoaque High School is 75-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Pojoaque High School?
593 students attend Pojoaque High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pojoaque High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pojoaque High School?
Pojoaque High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pojoaque High School offer ?
Pojoaque High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pojoaque High School part of?
Pojoaque High School is part of Pojoaque School District.
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