MAGDALENA HIGH SCHOOL

MAGDALENA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MAGDALENA school district, located in MAGDALENA, NM with about 97 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 8 teachers, MAGDALENA 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.

MAGDALENA HIGH School, located in Magdalena, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of the Magdalena Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success. Despite its small size, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty can provide individualized attention to students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and academic growth.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the unique culture of its surrounding region and prioritizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities. By leveraging its resources to meet the needs of a small-town student body, MAGDALENA HIGH aims to instill a strong sense of community pride while equipping graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a modern, globalized world. The school's commitment to accessibility and student development remains central to its mission in Socorro County.

For more information, contact MAGDALENA HIGH at (505) 854-2241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 DUGGINS DR
MAGDALENA, NM 87825
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MAGDALENA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MAGDALENA, NM with about 97 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MAGDALENA
Total Students:
97
Teachers:
8.07
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 97 students

American Indian or Alaska Native
37.1%
Hispanic/Latino
32.0%
White
25.8%
Asian
3.1%
Black or African American
2.1%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.