TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL

www.gotecs.org

Charter School 256 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Tierra Encantada Charter School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on dual-language immersion, typically focusing on Spanish and English. By integrating language learning into the core curriculum, the school aims to produce bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware students, preparing them to thrive in a diverse global society.

Beyond its linguistic focus, Tierra Encantada is known for its intimate, community-oriented learning environment. The school prioritizes a student-centered approach that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility. With its location on Mission Bend, the school fosters a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to support the academic and social-emotional development of each child, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition into high school and beyond.

256

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	238
Black	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
238 (93.0%)
White
11 (4.3%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(505)983-3337
Website:	http://www.gotecs.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 40

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 42