DULCE HIGH

DULCE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
113 HAWK DR
DULCE, NM 87528
154 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dulce High School, located in Dulce, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution for the Jicarilla Apache Nation. As part of the Dulce Independent School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that strives to balance standard academic requirements with the unique cultural heritage of its student body. The school offers a range of core academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

Because of its remote location in northern New Mexico, the school plays a critical role in providing essential resources and community stability. The district focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports student achievement while addressing the specific social and educational challenges common to rural, tribal-affiliated schools. Through its ongoing efforts, Dulce High School aims to cultivate academic success and personal growth, ensuring that its students are well-equipped to contribute to both their immediate community and the broader world.
154
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    143 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • White
    1 (0.6 %)
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: DULCE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)759-3353
Website: http://www.dulceschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
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 48
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio