CENTURY ALT HIGH

www.llschools.net

168 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Century Alt High (often referred to as Century High School) in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serves as the district’s alternative education campus. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the program is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may have struggled in a conventional classroom setting or who require a different pace to complete their graduation requirements. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to help students overcome academic hurdles and stay on track for a high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate community atmosphere, which allows faculty to offer more personalized attention and mentorship. By tailoring educational strategies to the unique needs of each student, Century Alt High acts as a vital bridge for those seeking a fresh start or a non-traditional pathway to success. It serves as an essential resource for the Los Lunas community, ensuring that all students have access to the support systems necessary to achieve their educational goals regardless of their previous academic challenges.

168

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

208.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTURY ALT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	133
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	6

Hispanic
133 (79.2 %)
White
25 (14.9 %)
American Indian
6 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)

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:	LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)866-8231
Website:	http://www.llschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 80

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 15