CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the CENTRAL school district, located in KIRTLAND, NM with about 752 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, CENTRAL HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

CENTRAL HIGH School, located in Kirtland, New Mexico, serves as a key secondary educational institution within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated at 550 Road 6100, the school functions as an alternative education provider, specifically designed to meet the needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic challenges, recover credits, and successfully work toward their high school graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive and individualized approach to learning, catering to students who require flexibility or additional guidance to achieve their educational goals. Through its curriculum and dedicated staff, CENTRAL HIGH strives to provide a pathway for students to regain momentum in their studies and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. For those looking for more specific details regarding their programs, calendar, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an online presence at http://centralschools.org/~kchs/.

For more information, contact CENTRAL HIGH at (505) 368-4984 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

550 RD 6100
KIRTLAND, NM 87417
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KIRTLAND, NM with about 752 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CENTRAL
Total Students:
752
Teachers:
44.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 752 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 81% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
80.6%
White
10.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
2.1%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.