HOT SPRINGS HIGH

T OR C
1200 NORTH PERSHING AVE
T OR C, NM 87901
347 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hot Springs High School, located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local school district. Situated on North Pershing Avenue, the school functions as a community hub for students in the region, offering a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing youth for post-secondary education and workforce entry. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment while striving to meet the diverse academic and extracurricular needs of its student body.

The school operates under the Truth or Consequences Municipal School District and focuses on fostering both scholastic achievement and student engagement. Its official website serves as a resource for families, providing information on academic calendars, athletic programs, and district policies. By balancing core educational requirements with community-oriented activities, Hot Springs High plays a critical role in the social and intellectual development of students within the Sierra County area.
347
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    171 (49.3%)
  • White
    154 (44.4%)
  • Black
    7 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: T OR C
Phone: (575)894-8150
Website: http://www.torcschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 347
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 93
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio