ARTESIA HIGH

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1006 WEST RICHARDSON
ARTESIA, NM 88210
766 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
Artesia High School, located in Artesia, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Artesia Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Bulldogs," the school maintains a strong sense of community pride, which is perhaps most visible through its highly successful and storied high school football program. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular involvement, providing students with a variety of pathways to prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

Beyond its focus on academics, Artesia High School places a significant emphasis on cultivating school spirit and traditions that engage both the student body and the local community. The school’s official website serves as a centralized resource for parents and students, offering information on district policies, athletic schedules, and academic calendars. By integrating community-supported athletics with a comprehensive curriculum, Artesia High School strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
766
Total Students
49.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    446 (58.2 %)
  • White
    302 (39.4 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Two or More
    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: ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)746-3585
Website: http://ahs.bulldogs.org
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 806
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 10 281
Grade 11 246
Grade 12 239
Gender Ratio