Mescalero Apache School

Mescalero Apache School
249 White Mountain Drive
Mescalero, NM 88340
621 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Mescalero Apache School, located in Mescalero, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational institution for the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Situated within the beautiful landscape of the Mescalero Apache Reservation, the school provides a comprehensive K-12 education that integrates traditional cultural values with standard academic curriculum. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can achieve academic success while maintaining a strong sense of identity, pride, and connection to their Apache heritage.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school plays a central role in the community by promoting the preservation of the Mescalero Apache language, history, and customs. By balancing rigorous educational standards with culturally responsive teaching, the school aims to prepare its students for higher education and future careers while ensuring they remain rooted in their tribal traditions. As the home of the "Chiefs," the school encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and sports, emphasizing community engagement and the holistic development of every learner.
621
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    621 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mescalero Apache School
Phone: (575)464-4431
Website: http://www.maschiefs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 611
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
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 59
Grade 9 58
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio