Vista Grande High School District

213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571

Top Rankings

Vista Grande High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 69 students in Vista Grande High School District.
Public Schools in Vista Grande High School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
69 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 65% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
65%
76.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.56
% American Indian
17%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
60%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
13%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Vista Grande High School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vista Grande High School District?
Vista Grande High School District manages 1 public schools serving 69 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Grande High School District?
60% of Vista Grande High School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Grande High School District?
Vista Grande High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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