LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA

Charter School 66 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Academia Dolores Huerta (LADH) is a public charter school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving students in grades K-8. Established with a specific focus on dual-language immersion and cultural enrichment, the school operates under the mission of providing an educational environment that celebrates the history, heritage, and contributions of the Chicano/Latino community. By integrating rigorous academics with a curriculum rooted in social justice and cultural awareness, the school aims to foster both bilingual proficiency and a strong sense of identity among its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, LADH is known for its focus on performing arts, particularly traditional Mexican music and dance, such as Mariachi and Folklórico. The school environment emphasizes small class sizes and a tight-knit community feel, which supports its goal of nurturing student leadership and civic engagement. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to the traditional public school system in Las Cruces, positioning itself as a hub for students and families who value cultural preservation alongside standard educational benchmarks.

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	64

Hispanic
64 (97.0 %)
White
2 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTA
Phone:	(575)527-5800
Website:	http://ladh.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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 19

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 22