publichighGrade 9-12

Silver High

3200 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061, United States

+1 (575) 956-2158

http://www.silverschools.org

2.2

Overall Rating

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Silver High Overview

About This School

Silver High is a public high in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 618 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 32% proficiency in ELA and 12% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,301. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 309 students. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 74% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

618

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%

Mathematics12%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Grant County

Students per Counselor

309:1

Silver High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 41%State Avg: 34%

12%

Mathematics

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

309

Students per Counselor

Silver High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,301

City Avg: $66,826

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor309:1

Silver High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.27%

Male

47.73%

Female

Total Enrollment: 618 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White21.68%

Hispanic73.79%

Asian0.49%

Black0.81%

Two or More Races2.75%

Native American0.32%

Silver High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Silver High

Q: What is Silver High?

A: Silver High is a high public located in Silver City.

Q: How many students attend Silver High?

A: Silver High has approximately 618 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Silver High is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Silver High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Silver High - Silver City, NM

Quick Facts about Silver High
School Name	Silver High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	3200 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061, Silver City, NM
County	Grant County
Phone	+1 (575) 956-2158
Total Students	618
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	2.2/10
ELA Proficiency	32%
Math Proficiency	12%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver High

What is Silver High?

Silver High is a high public located in Silver City.

How many students attend Silver High?

Silver High has approximately 618 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver High?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver High is 18:1.

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