Los Lunas High School vs. Belen High School
Should you attend Los Lunas High School or Belen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Belen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,460 students in grades 9-12, Los Lunas 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 14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 958 students in grades 9-12, Belen 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 15-19% (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 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,460 students
958 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
82%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
486
237
Grade 10 Students
379
266
Grade 11 Students
324
225
Grade 12 Students
271
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
71%
79%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
18%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%