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Best High Schools
in New MexicoWe reviewed 21,776 U.S. public high schools; 41 New Mexico schools made our rankings. View Rankings
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New Mexico high school students are assessed in reading, writing, math, and science, and must earn at least 24 credits in specific subjects to graduate. One of those credits must be an honors, Advanced Placement, dual credit, or distance learning course, according to the New Mexico Public Education Department.
There are 41 New Mexico schools ranked in 2012 among the U.S. News Best High Schools, 14 of which earned silver medals and 27 that received bronze medals. One of the top-ranked schools in New Mexico is La Cueva High School, within the Albuquerque Public Schools, about 60 miles from the state capital of Santa Fe.
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Top Ranked NM Schools
To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.
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See complete New Mexico High School Rankings
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NM by the Numbers
Districts 101 High Schools 192 Full-Time Teachers 6,201 Students Enrolled 97,352
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Albuquerque Public Schools
The Albuquerque Public Schools include 37 high schools that serve 27,696 students.
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Las Cruces Public Schools
There are 5 high schools among the Las Cruces Public Schools, serving 7,316 students.
