Taos Academy

Taos Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 5-12 in the Taos Academy District, which is ranked 25th out of 119 districts in the state of New Mexico and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, placing 40th out of 170 high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 45th out of 177 high schools in the 2021-2022 school year. In the 2018-2019 school year, Taos Academy was ranked 16th out of 181 high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The student population at Taos Academy is diverse, with 30.29% white, 63.5% Hispanic, 1.46% African American, 1.09% Asian, and 3.28% Native American students. Additionally, 50% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.4 is lower than the national average, suggesting a relatively small class size that may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Overall, Taos Academy District and its sole high school, Taos Academy, are standout educational institutions in the state of New Mexico. The school's consistent high rankings, diverse student population, and support for economically disadvantaged students make it a model for other schools in the region.