VISTA NUEVA HIGH

vnhs-amsd-nm.schoolloop.com

82 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Nueva High School, located in Aztec, New Mexico, is an alternative secondary education institution operating under the Aztec Municipal School District. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on meeting the unique academic and personal needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. Its mission is centered on helping students overcome barriers to graduation, providing them with the necessary resources and individualized attention to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate learning community where students can build strong relationships with faculty and staff. By offering specialized instruction and a curriculum tailored to credit recovery and vocational development, Vista Nueva provides an essential pathway for students who might struggle in a conventional high school environment. Through its commitment to inclusivity and student-centered growth, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that every student in the Aztec community has the opportunity to achieve academic mastery and career readiness.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISTA NUEVA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	30
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
50 (61.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (36.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)334-9474
Website:	http://vnhs-amsd-nm.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
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 23

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 17