Taos Academy

Taos Academy is a standout public charter high school in Taos, New Mexico, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 274 students. The school consistently ranks in the top 30% of New Mexico high schools, with a current ranking of 52 out of 190 schools statewide. Taos Academy students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple assessments, including the NM-MSSA and SAT School Day exams. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 76.7% is also higher than the state average.

Taos Academy is rated 4 out of 5 stars by School Digger and ranks 26th out of 119 districts in New Mexico. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 40th and 52nd place over the past 3 school years. While Taos Academy serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a 50% free and reduced-price lunch rate, the school maintains a relatively small class size with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4.

The data suggests that Taos Academy is a high-performing school that effectively supports student learning and academic achievement, even among its diverse student population. The school's consistent ranking and strong test scores indicate it is a valuable asset to the local community. However, the lower proficiency rate in 11th-grade Mathematics compared to the state average suggests an area for potential improvement, which the school may want to address through curriculum and instructional practices.