CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE

www.taosschools.org/en/schools/taos-high-school

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Chrysalis Alternative School, located in Taos, New Mexico, serves as a non-traditional educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a conventional classroom setting. As an alternative school, its primary focus is typically on providing personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and a more supportive, small-group atmosphere. The school aims to help students who have faced academic or social challenges find a pathway to graduation by fostering a sense of community and providing targeted interventions that address individual learning styles and needs.

The school operates within the Taos Municipal School District, emphasizing a holistic approach to student development. By offering a curriculum that often combines core academic requirements with vocational or elective opportunities, Chrysalis works to keep students engaged and motivated toward achieving their diploma. Its mission centers on providing a safe, inclusive space where students can regain academic momentum, build confidence, and prepare for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, trade training, or entry into the workforce.

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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:	TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)758-5202
Website:	http://www.taosschools.org/en/schools/taos-high-school
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

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8th

9th

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11th

12th