Vista Grande High School

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

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:
77^th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.5%

American Indian:

27.3%

White:

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details Vista Grande High School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vista Grande High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Vista Grande High School:

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

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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	77^th	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	49^th	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	42^nd	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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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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.

Schools Near Vista Grande High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2024)	SAT School Day Mathematics (2024)	NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT School Day Mathematics 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Vista Grande High School	Public, Charter	9-12	213 Paseo Del Canon East	Taos	87571	Taos County	Vista Grande High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(575) 758-5100	77	10	8.1	100.0%	14 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48	77^th of 190 public high schools	59.5%					(n/a)	33.0		53.0
Taos Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	110 Paseo Del Canon W	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 751-3109	274	22	12.4	50.0%	83 (30.3%)	4 (1.5%)	174 (63.5%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62.8	52^nd of 190 public high schools	72.6%		73.6	40^th of 170 public high schools	76.5%	12	51.0	9.0	53.0	51.0	32.0	$10,859
Taos High	Public	9-12	134 Cervantes	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	758	48	15.7	100.0%	150 (19.8%)	3 (0.4%)	529 (69.8%)	5 (0.7%)	52 (6.9%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.2%)	43.1	90^th of 190 public high schools	52.6%		55.6	59^th of 170 public high schools	65.3%	31	33.0	7.0	42.0			$9,644
Chrysalis Alternative	Public	7-12	134 Cervantes	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	0	0	11.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)						$62,550
Taos Cyber Magnet	Public	9-12	310 Camino De La Placita	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	21	1	42.0	100.0%	6 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$2,020
Penasco High	Public	9-12	13 School Rd	Penasco	87553	Taos County	Penasco	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 587-2230	76	5	14.0	100.0%	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.3	28^th of 190 public high schools	85.3%		67.2	44^th of 170 public high schools	74.1%	16	53.0		61.0			$17,459
Moreno Valley High	Public, Charter	9-12	56 Camino Grande	Angel Fire	87710	Colfax County	Cimarron	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 377-3100	52	7	7.1	55.8%	33 (63.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)						$13,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grande High School

Is Vista Grande High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Vista Grande High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Vista Grande High School?

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

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