University High School is a public alternative high school in Roswell, New Mexico.
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 28% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University High School's student population of 167 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
University 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 University High School is 0.44, 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
#437 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
24%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)28%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #437 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hagerman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 28%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend University High School?
167 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Roswell School District.
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