TAOS ACADEMY

www.taosacademy.org/

Charter School 274 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Taos Academy is a state-chartered public school located in Taos, New Mexico, that serves students in grades 5–12. The school distinguishes itself through a "blended learning" model, which integrates rigorous online curriculum with face-to-face instruction and personalized support. By combining the flexibility of digital coursework with small-group collaboration, the academy aims to foster independent learning, critical thinking, and college readiness in a supportive, student-centered environment.

Beyond its core academics, Taos Academy places a strong emphasis on community connection and project-based learning. The school is known for its close-knit culture and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students through individualized learning plans. By leveraging technology to create a flexible schedule, the academy allows students to pursue their unique interests while maintaining high academic standards, making it a popular alternative for families seeking a non-traditional approach to public education.

274

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAOS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	174
Black	4
Asian	3
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
174 (63.5 %)
White
83 (30.3 %)
American Indian
9 (3.3 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TAOS ACADEMY
Phone:	(505)751-3109
Website:	http://www.taosacademy.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 5 11

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 43