#146 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#16690 of 16,910 nationally
About Belen High
Belen High is a public high located in Belen, in the Belen school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 958 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 146th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (21th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 958.
There are 8 schools in Belen; Belen High ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Belen High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Belen High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Belen Middle
Belen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
475 students · 1.7 km away
Central Elementary
Belen · Public middle · Grades 4–6
166 students · 1.7 km away
Rio Grande Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students · 3.2 km away
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students · 6.0 km away
Gil Sanchez Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
316 students · 6.3 km away
Dennis Chavez Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students · 8.1 km away
Tome Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
340 students · 12 km away
Valencia Middle School
Los Lunas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
445 students · 13 km away
Desert View Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Valencia High
Los Lunas · Public high · Grades 9–12
960 students
Valley High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
Ecademy
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
Chaparral High
Anthony · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Del Norte High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,079 students
Bernalillo High
Bernalillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
824 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Belen High a good school?
Belen High has a Success Index (US) of 8.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #146 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Belen High rank in New Mexico?
Belen High ranks #146 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #16690 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Belen High?
Belen High had 958 students in 2025.
Is Belen High a elementary school or a high school?
Belen High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Belen High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Belen High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.