ROCINANTE HIGH

rhs.fms.k12.nm.us

179 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rocinante High School, located in Farmington, New Mexico, is an alternative educational institution within the Farmington Municipal School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a non-traditional academic approach, Rocinante focuses on helping students overcome barriers to success, recover credits, and work toward meeting the requirements for a high school diploma.

The school emphasizes personal growth, social-emotional support, and individualized instruction to help students stay on track for graduation. Beyond its academic mission, Rocinante High prioritizes creating a close-knit community where students can feel engaged and encouraged to reach their post-secondary goals, whether those include higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its curriculum is structured to be accessible and goal-oriented, ensuring that students receive the attention necessary to succeed in a personalized educational path.

179

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCINANTE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	61
Black	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	53

Hispanic
61 (34.1 %)
White
56 (31.3 %)
American Indian
53 (29.6 %)
Two or More
7 (3.9 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)

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:	FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)599-8627
Website:	http://rhs.fms.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
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 16

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 78