The Northwest New Mexico Correctional Facility, formerly the New Mexico Women's Correctional Facility, is a privately owned prison for men, located in Grants, Cibola County, New Mexico. The prison is owned by CoreCivic and operated by the New Mexico Corrections Department.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Strengthen New Mexico communities through effective community supervision.
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(22-23)50%
12%
Asian
(22-23)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(22-23)38%
62%
Black
(22-23)12%
2%
White
(22-23)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(22-23)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(22-23)n/a
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Northwestern Nm Corrections?
8 students attend Northwestern Nm Corrections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Northwestern Nm Corrections students are American Indian, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What grades does Northwestern Nm Corrections offer ?
Northwestern Nm Corrections offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern Nm Corrections part of?
Northwestern Nm Corrections is part of Nm Corrections School District.
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