LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH SCHOOL
LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the GRANTS school district, located in CASA BLANCA, NM with about 218 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 19 teachers, LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH School, located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for the students of the Laguna and Acoma Pueblo communities. As part of the Grants/Cibola County School District, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of the surrounding tribal lands. It provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while striving to integrate the unique traditions, values, and language of the Laguna and Acoma people into the educational experience.
Beyond its academic offerings, LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH School emphasizes a supportive community environment that fosters student growth, leadership, and athletic participation. The school is known for its strong school spirit and active extracurricular programs, which play a vital role in connecting students to their peers and their heritage. By bridging modern educational requirements with the preservation of indigenous identity, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their ancestral roots.
For more information, contact LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH at (505) 285-2667 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CASA BLANCA, NM 87007
(505) 285-2667
LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CASA BLANCA, NM with about 218 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRANTS
- Total Students:
- 218
- Teachers:
- 19.18
- 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 218 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 94% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 93.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- White
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.