Penasco Junior High School serves 201 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
93%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Penasco Junior High School?
201 students attend Penasco Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penasco Junior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penasco Junior High School?
Penasco Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penasco Junior High School offer ?
Penasco Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Penasco Junior High School part of?
Penasco Junior High School is part of Penasco Independent Schools School District.
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