TAOS HIGH

www.taosschools.org/en/schools/taos-high-school

749 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Taos High School, located in the historic town of Taos, New Mexico, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the region. As part of the Taos Municipal School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique cultural and geographic landscape of Northern New Mexico. The campus provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that reflect the artistic and community-driven spirit of the Taos area.

Beyond traditional academics, Taos High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates the local heritage and community values of Taos. The school strives to foster an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in athletics, performing arts, and vocational training programs. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal development and community involvement, Taos High School aims to equip its graduates with the skills and perspective necessary to thrive in an evolving global society.

749

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAOS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	540
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	53
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
540 (72.1%)
White
120 (16.0%)
American Indian
53 (7.1%)
Two or More
24 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	TAOS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://www.taosschools.org/en/schools/taos-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	746
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 9 185

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 174