#100 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#15949 of 16,910 nationally
About Taos High
Taos High is a public high located in Taos, in the Taos school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 749 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 100th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 749.
There are 8 schools in Taos; Taos High ranks 7th 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%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 Taos High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- 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 Taos High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Taos Integrated School of Arts
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
215 students · 581 m away
Taos Middle
Taos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students · 1.4 km away
Vista Grande High School
Taos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students · 1.6 km away
Enos Garcia Elementary
Taos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 1.9 km away
Taos Academy
Taos · Charter high · Grades 5–12
251 students · 1.9 km away
Taos Municipal Charter
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
216 students · 2.0 km away
Taos International School
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students · 2.8 km away
Ranchos de Taos Elementary
Ranchos de Taos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 4.5 km away
Anansi Charter School
El Prado · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
198 students · 13 km away
Arroyo del Norte Elementary
Arroyo Seco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
99 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Lovington High
Lovington · Public high · Grades 10–12
746 students
Portales High
Portales · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Kirtland Central High
Kirtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
Bloomfield High
Bloomfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Gallup High
Gallup · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
Aztec High
Aztec · Public high · Grades 9–12
696 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taos High a good school?
Taos High has a Success Index (US) of 15.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #100 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 Taos High rank in New Mexico?
Taos High ranks #100 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #15949 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taos High?
Taos High had 749 students in 2025.
Is Taos High a elementary school or a high school?
Taos High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taos High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taos High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.