UNIVERSITY HIGH
167 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic | 120 |
| Black | 6 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic120 (71.9 %)
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White39 (23.4 %)
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Black6 (3.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.6 %)
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 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS |
| 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): | 9.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 167 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
56
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
55
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 13 |
| Grade 10 | 56 |
| Grade 11 | 43 |
| Grade 12 | 55 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 92 | 55.1% |
| Male | 75 | 44.9% |
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