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.

901 WEST 3RD ST
MOUNTAINAIR, NM 87036
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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

2017-2018
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
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 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.