School Overview
University High School, located in Roswell, New Mexico, operates as an alternative high school within the Roswell Independent School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional educational environment, the school focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation. By offering a smaller setting compared to the district's larger comprehensive high schools, University High aims to foster stronger student-teacher relationships and provide the individualized attention necessary to support students in overcoming academic or personal challenges.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students meet the necessary requirements for a high school diploma while utilizing instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning styles. Beyond core academics, University High emphasizes student accountability, credit recovery, and social-emotional support to help prepare graduates for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and targeted programming, the school serves as a vital resource for the Roswell community by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in a supportive, focused academic atmosphere.
167
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White40
Hispanic119
Black4
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    119 (71.3%)
  • White
    40 (24.0%)
  • Black
    4 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ROSWELL
Phone: (575)627-2750
Website: http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/uhs/index.cfm
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 167
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNIVERSITY HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 932
Grade 1046
Grade 1145
Grade 1244
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNIVERSITY HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9355.7%
Male7444.3%