QUESTA HIGH

QUESTA
57 SAGEBRUSH LN
QUESTA, NM 87556
100 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Questa Junior/Senior High School, located in the village of Questa, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the school operates under the Questa Independent School District and provides a curriculum tailored to students in grades 7 through 12. As a rural educational institution, it plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the northern New Mexico region, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to meet the specific needs of their student population.

The school’s official blog serves as a central hub for community engagement, offering updates on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and district news. By maintaining this digital presence, Questa High strives to keep parents and community members informed about the evolving landscape of their programming, ranging from athletic events to academic initiatives. The school remains committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities while honoring the unique cultural heritage of the Questa area.
100
Total Students
7.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    79 (79.0%)
  • White
    19 (19.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    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: QUESTA
Phone: (575)586-1604
Website: http://qisd-nm.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
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 24
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio