ZUNI HIGH SCHOOL
ZUNI HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ZUNI school district, located in ZUNI, NM with about 286 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 18 teachers, ZUNI 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.
ZUNI HIGH School is located in Zuni, New Mexico, and serves as a central educational institution for the Zuni Public School District. Situated within the Zuni Pueblo, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing secondary education that integrates standard academic curriculum with a deep respect for the unique cultural heritage, traditions, and language of the Zuni people. The school is committed to fostering an environment that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to their indigenous identity.
Beyond its academic programs, ZUNI HIGH School emphasizes community engagement and student development through various extracurricular activities and support services. As part of the Zuni Public School District, the school strives to bridge the gap between traditional learning and modern educational standards, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate both their local community and the broader world. By focusing on holistic student growth, ZUNI HIGH serves as a cornerstone for empowering the next generation of Zuni leaders.
For more information, contact ZUNI HIGH at (505) 782-5511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ZUNI, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
ZUNI HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ZUNI, NM with about 286 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ZUNI
- Total Students:
- 286
- Teachers:
- 18.33
- 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 286 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ZUNI HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 97% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 97.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
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.