MAGDALENA HIGH

MAGDALENA
201 DUGGINS DR
MAGDALENA, NM 87825
100 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Magdalena High School, located in Magdalena, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of the Magdalena Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success. Despite its small size, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty can provide individualized attention to students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and academic growth.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the unique culture of its surrounding region and prioritizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities. By leveraging its resources to meet the needs of a small-town student body, Magdalena High aims to instill a strong sense of community pride while equipping graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a modern, globalized world. The school's commitment to accessibility and student development remains central to its mission in Socorro County.
100
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    53 (53.0%)
  • American Indian
    25 (25.0%)
  • White
    19 (19.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
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: MAGDALENA
Phone: (575)854-2241
Website: http://www.magdalena.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
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 30
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio