RATON HIGH

RATON
1535 TIGER CIRCLE
RATON, NM 87740
350 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Raton High School, located at 1535 Tiger Circle in Raton, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Raton Public Schools district. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual growth and the development of civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Raton High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement. Through its official website, the school provides parents, students, and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and information on student services. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with meaningful school activities, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining connected to their local community.
350
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    249 (71.1%)
  • White
    97 (27.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: RATON
Phone: (575)445-9261
Website: http://www.ratonschools.com/rhshome.html
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
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 7 59
Grade 8 53
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 51
Grade 12 58
Gender Ratio