PENASCO HIGH

PENASCO
13 SCHOOL RD
PENASCO, NM 87553
75 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Penasco High School, located in the rural community of Penasco, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding mountain villages. As part of the Penasco Independent School District, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment that values the unique cultural heritage of northern New Mexico. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and vocational opportunities, balancing core academic requirements with a range of extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and school spirit.

Despite its relatively small size, the school is dedicated to providing personalized attention and support to its student body, often leveraging its location to integrate local history and community values into the educational experience. By maintaining strong connections between teachers, families, and students, Penasco High School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal development, helping students navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century while remaining rooted in their local community.
75
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    61 (81.3%)
  • American Indian
    11 (14.7%)
  • White
    3 (4.0%)
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: PENASCO
Phone: (575)587-2230
Website: http://www.penascoisd.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
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 21
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio