Vista Grande High School

Summary:

Vista Grande High School is a public charter high school in Taos, New Mexico, serving 77 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Vista Grande High School District, which is ranked 52 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Grande High School has some academic strengths, particularly in science, where 53% of students are proficient or better on the NM-ASR/Science assessment, compared to the state average of 36%. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts, with only 33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT School Day/English Language Arts assessment, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's graduation rates, ranging from 60% to 76.7% over the past few years, are lower than the state average. Interestingly, Moreno Valley High and Penasco High, both public charter schools in the area, have higher statewide rankings and graduation rates than Vista Grande High School.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, Vista Grande High School's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively strong, ranking 49 out of 154 high schools in New Mexico. However, the school's lower graduation rates compared to the state average and some nearby schools suggest that it may need to focus on improving student retention and support systems. Additionally, the school's weaker performance in English Language Arts indicates a need to strengthen its curriculum and instructional practices in this subject area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 213 Paseo Del Canon East
       Taos, NM  87571


(575) 758-5100

District: Vista Grande High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 190 New Mexico High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  77

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
American Indian:
27.3%
White:
18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Vista Grande High School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vista Grande High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Grande High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Grande High School 77th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Vista Grande High School in the ranking list.)

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Vista Grande High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Grande High School 52nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista Grande High School

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Rank History for all students at Vista Grande High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.98 77th 190 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Grande High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.67 49th 154 68.2%
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Rank History for White students at Vista Grande High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.22 42nd 155 72.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Vista Grande High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 14 0 0 42 21 0 0 0 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Grande High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 77 9.5 8.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Grande High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 77 9.5 8.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grande High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Vista Grande High School.

Vista Grande High School ranks 77th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Vista Grande High School are 55% Hispanic, 27% American Indian, 18% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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