Pine Hill Schools is a K-12 tribal school system operated by the Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc., in association with the Bureau of Indian Education, in Pine Hill, New Mexico. It is on the Ramah Navajo Reservation and was originally known as Ramah Navajo High School. In January 1995 it had 460 Ramah Navajo students.
Pine Hill Schools serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Hill Schools's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Hill Schools is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-59%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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 schools are Pine Hill Schools often compared to?
Pine Hill Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Ramah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Hill Schools?
The graduation rate of Pine Hill Schools is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pine Hill Schools?
317 students attend Pine Hill Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pine Hill Schools students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Hill Schools?
Pine Hill Schools has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine Hill Schools offer ?
Pine Hill Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Hill Schools part of?
Pine Hill Schools is part of Pine Hill Schools School District.
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