CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE

CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE is a Title I public high school that is part of the TAOS school district, located in TAOS, NM with about 8 students offering grade levels from 7th 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.

CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE School, located in Taos, New Mexico, serves as a non-traditional educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a conventional classroom setting. As an alternative school, its primary focus is typically on providing personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and a more supportive, small-group atmosphere. The school aims to help students who have faced academic or social challenges find a pathway to graduation by fostering a sense of community and providing targeted interventions that address individual learning styles and needs.

The school operates within the Taos Municipal School District, emphasizing a holistic approach to student development. By offering a curriculum that often combines core academic requirements with vocational or elective opportunities, Chrysalis works to keep students engaged and motivated toward achieving their diploma. Its mission centers on providing a safe, inclusive space where students can regain academic momentum, build confidence, and prepare for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade training, or entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE at (505) 758-5202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.