The Guadalupe County Correctional Facility is a privately owned medium-security state prison for men located in Santa Rosa, Guadalupe County, New Mexico, owned by the Correctional Properties Trust and operated by the GEO Group. The facility has a capacity of 600 inmates.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guadalupe County Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
100%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Guadalupe County Corrections?
1 students attend Guadalupe County Corrections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Guadalupe County Corrections students are Hispanic.
What grades does Guadalupe County Corrections offer ?
Guadalupe County Corrections offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guadalupe County Corrections part of?
Guadalupe County Corrections is part of Nm Corrections School District.
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