DULCE HIGH SCHOOL
DULCE HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the DULCE school district, located in DULCE, NM with about 198 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 16 teachers, DULCE HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
DULCE HIGH School, located in Dulce, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for the Jicarilla Apache Nation. As part of the Dulce Independent School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that strives to balance standard academic requirements with the unique cultural heritage of its student body. The school offers a range of core academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.
Because of its remote location in northern New Mexico, the school plays a critical role in providing essential resources and community stability. The district focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports student achievement while addressing the specific social and educational challenges common to rural, tribal-affiliated schools. Through its ongoing efforts, DULCE HIGH School aims to cultivate academic success and personal growth, ensuring that its students are well-equipped to contribute to both their immediate community and the broader world.
For more information, contact DULCE HIGH at (505) 759-3353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DULCE, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
DULCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DULCE, NM with about 198 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DULCE
- Total Students:
- 198
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 198 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DULCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 95% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.