Deming Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rate Gains; Deming High School Ranked 4th in Statewide Growth
Deming Public Schools (DPS) is proud to announce a significant milestone in student achievement, as newly released data from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) shows the district’s four-year graduation rate has surged to 82.5% for the Class of 2025. This achievement marks a substantial 5.9 percentage-point increase from the previous year, far outpacing the statewide growth average.
Leading this district-wide success is Deming High School, which has been recognized by the NMPED for achieving the 4th highest growth in graduation rates statewide among traditional high schools. Deming High School’s rate rose to 85.3%, a testament to the dedicated efforts of educators, students, and families to prioritize academic persistence.
"These numbers represent more than just statistics; they represent lives changed and futures secured," said Nicholas Wohlgemuth, Superintendent of Deming Public Schools. "Seeing such a significant jump across our district, particularly the historic growth at Deming High School, validates the strategic interventions and support systems we have implemented to ensure every student reaches the finish line."
District-Wide Highlights:
• Deming High School (DHS): Achieved a remarkable 85.3% graduation rate, earning a prestigious ranking of 4th in the state for graduation rate growth. This massive gain highlights the incredible momentum within our flagship high school.
• Early College High School (ECHS): Continued its tradition of excellence with an unmatched graduation rate of 96.4%, remaining one of the top-performing schools in the region.
• Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School (DCCCHS): Showed remarkable resilience and growth, increasing its graduation rate to 62.6%, a nearly 25-point climb since 2023.
• Mimbres Valley High School: Successfully rebounded to a 62.1% graduation rate for its final cohort. While the school closed following the 2024-2025 school year, the district remains committed to celebrating the legacy of success and hard work demonstrated by its final graduating class.
The district’s overall growth to 82.5% is the result of an extraordinary collaborative effort that spans our entire Pk-12 system. This milestone was made possible by the unwavering commitment of our school principals and their administrative teams at every level, who provided the foundational leadership and vision necessary to keep students on track from their earliest years through graduation. Furthermore, this success belongs to our dedicated teachers across all grades, whose daily hard work in the classroom inspires our students at every stage of their educational journey, and to the parents and students themselves, whose perseverance and partnership have made these achievements a reality.
"Our principals and educators have worked tirelessly to monitor student progress through targeted interventions and a shared commitment to excellence," added Melanie Rinehart, Executive Director of Learning Services. "Being ranked 4th in the state for growth at our flagship high school is a win for the entire Deming community – from the families who support our learners to the students who put in the hard work every day."
As Deming Public Schools continues to build on this momentum, the district remains committed to its mission of preparing every student for college, career, and community success.
