ESCALANTE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

CHAMA VALLEY
STATEROUTE 531 1158
TIERRA AMARILLA, NM 87575
134 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Escalante Middle/High School is a public educational institution located in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, serving as a key component of the Chama Valley Independent School District. As a combined middle and high school, the institution provides academic programming for students in the upper grade levels, striving to prepare them for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the local rural community. The school prides itself on its identity as the "Lobos," fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride that reflects the unique cultural landscape of the region.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to offer personalized attention to its students. By integrating various extracurricular activities and academic resources, Escalante Middle/High School aims to address the diverse needs of its student body while promoting both personal development and civic responsibility. Through its digital presence, the school communicates its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, serving as an essential hub for education in northern New Mexico.
134
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    111 (82.8%)
  • White
    9 (6.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (3.0%)
  • Black
    3 (2.2%)
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: CHAMA VALLEY
Phone: (575)588-7285
Website: http://www.chamaschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
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 16
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio