For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 68 students in Penasco, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Penasco, NM is Penasco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Penasco, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penasco High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Penasco, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Penasco, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco High School.
How many public high schools are located in Penasco?
1 public high schools are located in Penasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?
Penasco public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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