Roswell High School is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city. The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote.
Serving 1,460 students in grades 9-12, Roswell 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 4% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Roswell High School's student population of 1,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Black
Roswell 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 Roswell High School is 0.28, 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
#749 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
84%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)68%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Roswell High School's ranking?
Roswell High School is ranked #749 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Roswell High School often compared to?
Roswell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goddard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roswell High School?
The graduation rate of Roswell High School is 68%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Roswell High School?
1,460 students attend Roswell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Roswell High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roswell High School?
Roswell High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roswell High School offer ?
Roswell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roswell High School part of?
Roswell High School is part of Roswell School District.
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