FORT SUMNER HIGH

FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
1001 SUMNER AVE
FORT SUMNER, NM 88119
75 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Sumner High School, located in the small village of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating under the Fort Sumner Municipal School District, the school is deeply integrated into the rural culture of De Baca County. Its mission focuses on providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit, supportive environment characteristic of a small-town school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fort Sumner High School plays a vital role in community life through its extracurricular programs, including athletics, student organizations, and local events. The school emphasizes character development, community involvement, and academic achievement, striving to foster a learning atmosphere where students receive personalized attention. As a focal point for the region, the school maintains a strong connection to its history and the agricultural heritage of the Pecos Valley, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute to both their local community and the broader world.
75
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    39 (52.0 %)
  • White
    32 (42.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.7 %)
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: FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)355-7734
Website: http://www.ftsumnerk12.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 13
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio