GADSDEN HIGH

ghs.gisd.k12.nm.us

1,322 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gadsden High School, located in Anthony, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Situated near the Texas-New Mexico border, the school plays a vital role in the local community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum to a diverse student body. The school is committed to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, preparing students for post-secondary education, and developing vocational skills necessary for the regional workforce.

Beyond its academic core, Gadsden High School encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations, which help promote school spirit and leadership. By integrating local community values with state educational standards, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, informed citizens. More information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative resources can be found on their official website at http://ghs.gisd.k12.nm.us/.

1,322

Total Students

77.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GADSDEN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	1,302
Black	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,302 (98.5 %)
White
17 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://ghs.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 359

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 285