TAOS ACADEMY

Located at 110 Paseo Del Canon W in Taos, New Mexico, Taos Academy is an active, independent public charter district operating a single campus tailored to students in fifth through twelfth grade. Set against a rural fringe backdrop within the greater Taos area, the academy functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs, delivering a unified academic pipeline through middle and high school. Serving a tight-knit community of 251 students, the district offers an accessible, localized setting for families seeking an engaged educational experience outside of larger traditional school systems.

The district reflects a vibrant and diverse student body, balanced almost evenly between 125 female and 126 male learners. A majority of the student population identifies as Hispanic (165 students) and White (62 students), alongside multiracial (16), American Indian (5), Asian (1), Black (1), and Pacific Islander (1) students. To support learners across these formative grade levels—with enrollment steadily building into the upper high school grades—Taos Academy maintains a well-resourced operational footprint. The campus benefits from a staffing model that includes approximately 37 full-time equivalent teachers, an instructional aide, and over 31 support staff members, bringing total district personnel to nearly 70 full-time positions. This strong educator-and-support presence highlights the academy's commitment to individualized student attention, comprehensive academic guidance, and strong community connections.