CENTRAL NM CORRECTIONS

cd.nm.gov/apd/cnmcf.html

2 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The **Central New Mexico Correctional Facility (CNMCF) Education Program** serves as an essential rehabilitative component within the New Mexico Corrections Department. Located in Los Lunas, the program is designed to provide incarcerated individuals with academic and vocational opportunities that improve their literacy, educational attainment, and technical proficiency. By offering structured learning environments, the facility aims to equip inmates with the practical skills necessary to improve their employability and facilitate a successful transition back into society upon their release.

The educational curriculum typically mirrors standard adult basic education and high school equivalency tracks, often including GED or HiSET preparation. In addition to core academics, the facility emphasizes the development of prosocial behaviors and cognitive life skills. By fostering an environment centered on personal growth and self-improvement, the CNMCF education division seeks to reduce recidivism rates, helping participants become productive, contributing members of their communities once they have completed their sentences.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL NM CORRECTIONS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1

White
1 (50.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (50.0 %)

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)383-3359
Website:	http://cd.nm.gov/apd/cnmcf.html
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.0
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 1

Grade 10 1