OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SILVER CITY school district, located in CITY, NM with about 83 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, OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Based on the details provided, here is a summary of OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL:
OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is an alternative educational institution located in Silver City, New Mexico. Serving as part of the local district’s efforts to provide diverse learning pathways, the school is designed to meet the needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic environment. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover necessary credits, and progress toward high school graduation.
The program at OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes flexibility and personalized support, catering to individuals who require a different approach than that offered by a conventional comprehensive high school. Through its connection to the broader district infrastructure, the school provides a bridge for students to earn their diplomas in a supportive atmosphere, ensuring that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to successfully complete their secondary education and prepare for future post-secondary goals.
For more information, contact OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL at (575) 956-2140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CITY, NM 87501
(575) 956-2140
OPPORTUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CITY, NM with about 83 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SILVER CITY
- Total Students:
- 83
- Teachers:
- 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 83 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.7%
- White
- 34.9%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 53.0%
- Male
- 47.0%
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.