CUBA HIGH

CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
50 COUNTY RD 13 BLDG 53
CUBA, NM 87013
300 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cuba High School, located in the rural community of Cuba, New Mexico, serves as a central hub for secondary education in Sandoval County. As a public institution within the Cuba Independent School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often reflecting the unique demographic and geographic identity of the region. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that supports the personal growth and development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cuba High School places a significant emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its role as a focal point for the town, the school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources to ensure that students have the necessary support to navigate their high school experience and contribute positively to their community.
300
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    228 (76.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    57 (19.0 %)
  • White
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: CUBA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)289-3211
Website: http://cuba.k12.nm.us/schools/cuba_high_school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
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 76
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio