Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Walatowa Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walatowa Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walatowa Charter High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walatowa Charter High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
92%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walatowa Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Walatowa Charter High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Walatowa Charter High School?
39 students attend Walatowa Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Walatowa Charter High School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walatowa Charter High School?
Walatowa Charter High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walatowa Charter High School offer ?
Walatowa Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walatowa Charter High School part of?
Walatowa Charter High School is part of Walatowa Charter High School District.
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