POJOAQUE HIGH

POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1574 STATE ROAD 502
SANTA FE, NM 87506
636 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pojoaque Valley High School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the Pojoaque Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, cultural heritage, and student development. As a cornerstone of its community, the institution aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, reflecting the unique values and traditions of the region.

The school’s mission centers on empowering students through a combination of rigorous instruction and holistic support systems. By utilizing its location in the scenic Pojoaque Valley, the high school encourages students to engage with their local community while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for modern careers and higher education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Pojoaque Valley High School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
636
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    522 (82.1 %)
  • American Indian
    74 (11.6 %)
  • White
    37 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5 %)
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: POJOAQUE VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)455-2282
Website: http://pvs.k12.nm.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 550
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 9 171
Grade 10 152
Grade 11 156
Grade 12 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ESPANOLA VALLEY HIGH
ESPANOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
869 Students
1111 EL LLANO RD
ESPANOLA, NM 87532 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th