What grades does DES MOINES HIGH serve?

DES MOINES HIGH operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the DES MOINES area.

Where is DES MOINES HIGH located?

DES MOINES HIGH is a rural school in DES MOINES, NM.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DES MOINES HIGH?

The student-teacher ratio at DES MOINES HIGH is 8.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in DES MOINES, NM?

Schools in DES MOINES include DES MOINES HIGH and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the DES MOINES area.

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DES MOINES HIGH — School Calendar 2026-27

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DES MOINES, NM 88418

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

8.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

DES MOINES

Econ. Disadvantaged

17.2%

Phone

(575)278-2611

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

>=80%

Math Proficiency

40-59%

Graduation Rate

>=50%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment

15 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

9 test takers

Athletics

6 sports, 6 teams

15 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.7:1

Better than average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

6.5

100% fully certified

Social Workers

0.23

Nurses

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,675

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,725

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$30,833

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 8%State 75%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

34.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

11.6%

Uninsured residents

12.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Growing(+11% 5yr)

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

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