PORTALES HIGH

PORTALES
201 SOUTH KNOXVILLE AVE
PORTALES, NM 88130
754 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Portales High School, located at 201 South Knoxville Avenue in Portales, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Portales Municipal School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, encouraging students to engage actively in athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Portales Municipal Schools, emphasizing the importance of a supportive, student-centered culture that promotes excellence and citizenship. By leveraging its connection to the local community and the nearby Eastern New Mexico University, Portales High School provides its student body with pathways for future success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, military, or higher education. For more detailed information regarding their academic calendars, faculty resources, and school policies, interested parties can visit their official website at http://www.portalesschools.com/.
754
Total Students
48.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    510 (67.6%)
  • White
    194 (25.7%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.8%)
  • Black
    15 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.9%)
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: PORTALES
Phone: (575)356-7015
Website: http://www.portalesschools.com/portales_high_school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 754
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 752
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 9 181
Grade 10 203
Grade 11 179
Grade 12 191
Gender Ratio