MOUNTAINAIR HIGH SCHOOL
MOUNTAINAIR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MOUNTAINAIR school district, located in MOUNTAINAIR, NM with about 75 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 5 teachers, MOUNTAINAIR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
MOUNTAINAIR HIGH School, located in Mountainair, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for students within the Mountainair Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a core academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, vocational training, or higher education. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally, often leveraging the close-knit nature of a small-town community to promote student engagement.
As a small rural school, MOUNTAINAIR HIGH typically emphasizes personalized attention and a strong rapport between students and faculty. The school encourages participation in various extracurricular activities and athletics, which play a significant role in the school's culture and community spirit. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards while navigating the specific needs of a rural district, MOUNTAINAIR HIGH strives to equip its student body with the fundamental skills and character necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
For more information, contact MOUNTAINAIR HIGH at (505) 847-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
MOUNTAINAIR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNTAINAIR, NM with about 75 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MOUNTAINAIR
- Total Students:
- 75
- Teachers:
- 5.7
- 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 75 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.7%
- White
- 36.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.