NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONS

2111 NORTH LOBO CANYON RD
GRANTS, NM 87020

cd.nm.gov/apd/nwnmcf.html

8 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Western New Mexico Correctional Facility (WNMCF), located in Grants, New Mexico, operates an educational program under the oversight of the New Mexico Corrections Department. This facility serves as a medium-security institution for adult male offenders, and its academic initiatives are designed to facilitate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society through structured learning.

The education program at WNMCF focuses primarily on essential academic advancement, including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and preparation for the High School Equivalency (HSE) credential. By providing inmates with the opportunity to improve their literacy, numeracy, and overall academic standing, the facility aims to equip individuals with the foundational skills necessary for future employment and personal development. These programs are an integral part of the prison’s commitment to reducing recidivism by fostering a productive environment that emphasizes self-improvement and educational attainment.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	1
American Indian	4

American Indian
4 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (37.5 %)
Black
1 (12.5 %)

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:	NM CORRECTIONS
Phone:	(505)876-8300
Website:	http://cd.nm.gov/apd/nwnmcf.html
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6

Grade 11 2