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Loving High

Summary:

Loving High is a public high school located in Loving, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Loving District, which is ranked 46 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Loving High has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates in language arts, mathematics, and science varying compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42% in science, 27% in English language arts, and 20% in mathematics, which were generally lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance has been particularly strong in science, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average in recent years. Loving High has also maintained a four-year graduation rate around 76-84%, which is generally lower than the state average. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its student population is predominantly Hispanic.

Compared to nearby schools, Carlsbad Early College High, located about 15 miles from Loving High, has consistently outperformed Loving High on state assessments and has a higher graduation rate. Meanwhile, Carlsbad High has generally lower performance than Loving High, particularly in mathematics and science. The varying performance among different student subgroups at Loving High suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of underperforming groups, such as female students and Hispanic students, to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 602 South Sixth
       Loving, NM  88256

(575) 745-2020

District: Loving

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,921 Help


Feeder schools for Loving High:

Elementary:    Loving Elementary
Middle:    Loving Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.2%
White:
23.4%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Loving High ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Loving High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.2%), White (23.4%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loving High is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loving High is $14,921.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loving High:

SchoolDigger ranks Loving High 101st of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Loving High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Loving:

SchoolDigger ranks Loving 46th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Loving High

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Rank History for all students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.26 73rd 129 43.4%
2006 37.29 86th 134 35.8%
2007 56.15 63rd 150 58.0%
2008 52.13 68th 146 53.4%
2009 36.38 94th 151 37.7%
2010 46.84 82nd 154 46.8%
2011 56.92 68th 157 56.7%
2012 74.90 30th 163 81.6%
2013 44.66 108th 177 39.0%
2014 39.69 122nd 198 38.4%
2015 29.54 128th 193 33.7%
2016 41.65 85th 185 54.1%
2017 37.12 87th 158 44.9%
2018 39.51 86th 182 52.7%
2019 26.79 130th 181 28.2%
2022 38.11 85th 177 52.0%
2023 51.53 62nd 170 63.5%
2024 39.20 101st 190 46.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.66 46th 58 20.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 62nd 164 62.2%
2019 35.83 97th 161 39.8%
2022 48.98 48th 154 68.8%
2023 60.44 41st 157 73.9%
2024 46.15 64th 154 58.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.47 8th 24 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.51 65th 145 55.2%
2019 37.78 85th 144 41.0%
2022 65.33 49th 157 68.8%
2023 39.38 70th 143 51.0%
2024 18.42 132nd 153 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 89th 143 37.8%
2019 24.82 118th 151 21.9%
2022 20.87 138th 159 13.2%
2023 61.45 46th 146 68.5%
2024 46.51 60th 159 62.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 69th 133 48.1%
2019 26.43 106th 139 23.7%
2022 22.26 128th 150 14.7%
2023 42.53 58th 132 56.1%
2024 26.19 105th 142 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Loving High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 93rd 115 19.1%
2019 15.75 99th 109 9.2%
2022 76.92 24th 133 82.0%
2023 47.11 69th 157 56.1%
2024 39.04 84th 155 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Loving High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 25 1 0 96 3 n/a n/a 0 125
1991 22 1 0 89 3 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 26 2 0 94 6 n/a n/a 0 128
1993 31 4 0 107 3 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 35 4 0 116 3 n/a n/a 0 158
1995 35 1 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 35 1 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 25 0 1 111 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 29 0 1 125 5 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 34 0 1 124 2 n/a n/a 0 161
2000 39 0 2 135 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 43 0 1 133 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 33 0 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 33 0 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 31 0 0 145 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 24 1 1 140 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 30 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 39 0 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2008 41 0 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 37 3 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2010 39 2 0 142 0 0 0 0 183
2011 33 0 1 135 1 0 0 0 170
2012 33 0 1 132 1 0 0 0 167
2013 43 0 1 147 0 0 0 0 191
2014 41 0 2 152 0 0 0 0 195
2015 47 0 1 141 0 0 0 0 189
2016 44 0 2 147 0 0 0 0 193
2017 48 0 0 134 2 0 2 0 186
2018 44 0 1 119 1 0 1 0 166
2019 44 0 1 134 1 0 1 0 181
2020 37 0 2 141 1 0 0 0 181
2021 37 0 2 146 1 0 0 0 186
2022 37 2 1 142 1 0 0 0 183
2023 43 3 0 144 1 0 0 0 191
2024 48 4 0 150 2 1 0 0 205

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Loving High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 125 9.9 12.6 n/a
1991 115 9.0 12.7 n/a
1992 128 9.6 13.3 n/a
1993 145 9.8 14.8 n/a
1994 158 11.7 13.5 n/a
1995 147 10.9 13.5 n/a
1996 147 10.9 13.5 n/a
1997 137 11.3 12.1 n/a
1998 160 10.7 15.0 n/a
1999 161 13.6 11.8 22.4
2000 178 13.3 13.4 42.1
2001 178 13.0 13.7 75.8
2002 178 14.7 12.1 64
2003 178 14.7 12.1 64
2004 176 14.2 12.4 82.4
2005 166 14.8 11.2 81.9
2006 166 14.7 11.3 71.1
2007 171 10.0 17.1 98.2
2008 179 14.7 12.2 98.3
2009 181 14.5 12.5 98.3
2010 183 15.2 12.0 98.4
2011 170 16.5 10.3 98.2
2012 167 11.9 13.9 98.2
2013 191 14.2 13.4 96.3
2014 195 12.6 15.4 97.9
2015 189 13.0 14.5 74.1
2016 193 0.0 n/a 98.4
2017 186 14.2 13.0 98.4
2018 166 13.8 11.9 100
2019 181 13.6 13.3 100
2020 181 15.4 11.7 100
2021 186 14.4 12.8 100
2022 183 14.9 12.2 100
2023 191 15.9 11.9 100
2024 205 15.9 12.8 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Loving High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 125 9.9 12.6 n/a
1991 115 9.0 12.7 n/a
1992 128 9.6 13.3 n/a
1993 145 9.8 14.8 n/a
1994 158 11.7 13.5 n/a
1995 147 10.9 13.5 n/a
1996 147 10.9 13.5 n/a
1997 137 11.3 12.1 n/a
1998 160 10.7 15.0 n/a
1999 161 13.6 11.8 22.4
2000 178 13.3 13.4 42.1
2001 178 13.0 13.7 75.8
2002 178 14.7 12.1 64
2003 178 14.7 12.1 64
2004 176 14.2 12.4 82.4
2005 166 14.8 11.2 81.9
2006 166 14.7 11.3 71.1
2007 171 10.0 17.1 98.2
2008 179 14.7 12.2 98.3
2009 181 14.5 12.5 98.3
2010 183 15.2 12.0 98.4
2011 170 16.5 10.3 98.2
2012 167 11.9 13.9 98.2
2013 191 14.2 13.4 96.3
2014 195 12.6 15.4 97.9
2015 189 13.0 14.5 74.1
2016 193 0.0 n/a 98.4
2017 186 14.2 13.0 98.4
2018 166 13.8 11.9 100
2019 181 13.6 13.3 100
2020 181 15.4 11.7 100
2021 186 14.4 12.8 100
2022 183 14.9 12.2 100
2023 191 15.9 11.9 100
2024 205 15.9 12.8 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Loving High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,921

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loving High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 181 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 170 High schools
 35.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Loving High)2827.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Loving)2827.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Loving High)715
 8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Loving)715
 8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Loving High)1539
 24%
   11th Grade Science (Loving)1539
 24%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students181191
 5.5%
African American03
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic134144
 7.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4443
 2.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Loving High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Loving Elementary
Middle : Loving Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Loving High.

Loving High ranks 101st of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Loving High are 73% Hispanic, 23% White, 2% African American.


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