School Overview
Quemado High School, located in the rural community of Quemado, New Mexico, serves as a central pillar for the local educational district. Situated along Highway 60, the school functions as a small, tight-knit academic environment that prioritizes personalized instruction and community engagement. Because of its remote location in Catron County, the school plays a vital role in providing essential K-12 educational opportunities to students across a sprawling, sparsely populated region, often serving as the primary hub for extracurricular activities, sports, and social development in the area.

Academically, the school is committed to fostering student success through a supportive faculty and a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary life. While operating on a smaller scale than urban counterparts, Quemado High leverages its size to offer a focused learning experience where students have consistent access to teachers and resources. By maintaining a strong connection to the local community, the school emphasizes both traditional academic achievement and the unique values of its rural setting, striving to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills needed for future endeavors.
71
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
114.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEMADO HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White48
Hispanic18
Two or More3
American Indian2
  • White
    48 (67.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (25.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.8 %)
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: QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)773-4700
Website: http://www.quemadoschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEMADO HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 710
Grade 89
Grade 910
Grade 1016
Grade 1113
Grade 1213
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEMADO HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3143.7%
Male4056.3%