VAUGHN HIGH

VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
101 4TH
VAUGHN, NM 88353
21 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Vaughn High School, located in Vaughn, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the small, rural community of Vaughn. As part of the Vaughn Municipal School District, the school operates with a commitment to providing personalized education in a close-knit environment. Due to its location in a remote area of the state, the school plays a central role in the social and academic life of the community, often utilizing its small class sizes to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

Academically, Vaughn High School focuses on meeting state standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural district. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive atmosphere that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education or local vocational paths. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and community-oriented programming, Vaughn High serves as a vital anchor for the region’s youth, striving to provide meaningful educational experiences despite the constraints often faced by smaller, isolated school systems.
21
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
123.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    19 (90.5 %)
  • White
    2 (9.5 %)
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: VAUGHN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)584-2283
Website: http://www.vaughnschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
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 6 6
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio