HATCH VALLEY HIGH

HATCH VALLEY
170 EAST HERRERA
HATCH, NM 87937
367 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hatch Valley High School, located at 170 East Herrera in Hatch, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As the home of the "Bears," the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and agricultural identity of the Hatch Valley region. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and student development, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support programs to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By utilizing the Schooldesk platform, the administration maintains a digital hub for communication, ensuring that students, parents, and community members remain informed about school calendars, academic expectations, and ongoing initiatives within the district.
367
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    356 (97.0%)
  • White
    11 (3.0%)
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: HATCH VALLEY
Phone: (575)267-8230
Website: http://www.hatchschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
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 81
Grade 10 91
Grade 11 100
Grade 12 95
Gender Ratio