Hot Springs High School is a 4-year public high school located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, within the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools. The boundary of the school district is all of Sierra County, and therefore the school's service area is that county.
Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Hot Springs 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% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hot Springs High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs High School is 0.52, 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
#596 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
58%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
39%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
21%
6%
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 Hot Springs High School's ranking?
Hot Springs High School is ranked #596 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hot Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Hot Springs High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Hot Springs High School?
361 students attend Hot Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hot Springs High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs High School?
Hot Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hot Springs High School offer ?
Hot Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hot Springs High School part of?
Hot Springs High School is part of T Or C School District.
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