CENTURY ALT HIGH

www.llschools.net

353 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Century Alt High (often referred to as Century High School) in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serves as the district’s alternative education campus. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the program is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may have struggled in a conventional classroom setting or who require a different pace to complete their graduation requirements. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to help students overcome academic hurdles and stay on track for a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate community atmosphere, which allows faculty to offer more personalized attention and mentorship. By tailoring educational strategies to the unique needs of each student, Century Alt High acts as a vital bridge for those seeking a fresh start or a non-traditional pathway to success. It serves as an essential resource for the Los Lunas community, ensuring that all students have access to the support systems necessary to achieve their educational goals regardless of their previous academic challenges.

353

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

38.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTURY ALT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	264
Black	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
264 (74.8%)
White
56 (15.9%)
American Indian
17 (4.8%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	LOS LUNAS
Phone:	(505)866-8231
Website:	http://www.llschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	38.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 9 109

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 83