NEWCOMB HIGH

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
US 491
NEWCOMB, NM 87455
266 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Newcomb High School is a public secondary institution located in Newcomb, New Mexico, serving students within the Central Consolidated School District. Situated along US Highway 491, the school is deeply integrated into the local Navajo Nation community. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the surrounding area.

The school’s academic and extracurricular programs are designed to foster student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives. As part of the Central Consolidated School District, Newcomb High emphasizes both college and career readiness, utilizing technology and community partnerships to support diverse student needs. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor and cultural identity, the school serves as a central hub for the educational development of youth in the Newcomb region.
266
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    250 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)696-3417
Website: http://www.ccsdnm.org/newcombhigh
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 223
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 85
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio