TUCUMCARI HIGH

TUCUMCARI
1001 SOUTH 7TH ST
TUCUMCARI, NM 88401
247 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tucumcari High School, located in the high plains of eastern New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the community of Tucumcari. Operating under the Tucumcari Public Schools district, the high school functions as a community hub that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The school identifies with the "Rattler" mascot, a symbol that reflects the local culture and spirit of the region, and it remains committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a traditional high school curriculum.

Beyond its core educational offerings, the school places a strong value on student participation in athletics and various school activities to foster a sense of pride and belonging. As a small-town institution, Tucumcari High School plays a vital role in the social and civic life of the surrounding area, striving to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its student body. Its digital presence serves as a portal for families to stay connected with academic calendars, school policies, and the ongoing achievements of its students and athletic programs.
247
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    181 (73.3%)
  • White
    56 (22.7%)
  • Black
    4 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
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: TUCUMCARI
Phone: (575)461-3910
Website: http://tucumcarischools.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 247
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 76
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 54
Gender Ratio