CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT

CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT is a Title I public high school that is part of the BLOOMFIELD school district, located in BLOOMFIELD, NM with about 84 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charlie Y. Brown (CYB) Alternative High School, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico, is an educational institution dedicated to providing a personalized and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional school setting. The school focuses on academic credit recovery and alternative instructional pathways, aiming to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out. By offering a smaller, more supportive atmosphere, the staff works closely with each student to address their specific educational needs and help them meet state graduation requirements.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a culture of accountability, resilience, and personal development. Because it serves as an alternative to the district’s comprehensive high school, CYB prioritizes building strong, supportive relationships between teachers and students to overcome barriers to success. The goal of the program is to empower students to complete their high school education and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve entering the workforce, technical training, or higher education.

For more information, contact CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT at (505) 632-4316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.