Chrysalis Alternative ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Top 1% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(21-22)82%
62%
Black
(21-22)n/a
2%
White
(21-22)18%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)76%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chrysalis Alternative?
The graduation rate of Chrysalis Alternative is 76%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Chrysalis Alternative?
11 students attend Chrysalis Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chrysalis Alternative students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What grades does Chrysalis Alternative offer ?
Chrysalis Alternative offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chrysalis Alternative part of?
Chrysalis Alternative is part of Taos School District.
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