LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH

GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
282 CASA BLANCA ROAD EXIT 108
CASA BLANCA, NM 87007
196 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Laguna-Acoma High School, located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for the students of the Laguna and Acoma Pueblo communities. As part of the Grants/Cibola County School District, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and heritage of the surrounding tribal lands. It provides a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while striving to integrate the unique traditions, values, and language of the Laguna and Acoma people into the educational experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Laguna-Acoma High School emphasizes a supportive community environment that fosters student growth, leadership, and athletic participation. The school is known for its strong school spirit and active extracurricular programs, which play a vital role in connecting students to their peers and their heritage. By bridging modern educational requirements with the preservation of indigenous identity, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their ancestral roots.
196
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    179 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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: GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)285-2667
Website: http://www.gccs.k12.nm.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
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 53
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio