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CORONADO HIGH

1903 STATE HIGHWAY 96, GALLINA, NM 87017 · (575) 638-5419 · Rio Arriba County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 450
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.0:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
37 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
7
Student demographics
White
38%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
3184%
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 63%
Asian
13%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
25%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1951%
Female
1849%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
37
-14 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 14.8:1
% White
8%
was 14%
% Hispanic
84%
was 84%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
3%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CORONADO HIGH

Located at 1903 STATE HIGHWAY 96, in GALLINA, New Mexico, CORONADO HIGH is an one-room-style 9-12 campus that educates 37 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by JEMEZ MTN. By comparison, New Mexico's public schools average about 450 students each, so CORONADO HIGH sits 92% below that benchmark.

Within JEMEZ MTN, which oversees 4 schools and 178 students, CORONADO HIGH is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, CORONADO HIGH reports that nearly all students (84%) are Hispanic; the rest consists of 8% White, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian. By comparison, Rio Arriba County as a whole is about 67% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, CORONADO HIGH has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 22.9:1 average. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Rio Arriba County put median household income runs about $57,155, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Rio Arriba County runs 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,127 students), of which CORONADO HIGH is one.

The closest other public school is CORONADO MIDDLE, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 27%: 51 students in 2018 compared to 37 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 14% to 8%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 21.1:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for CORONADO HIGH typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Rio Arriba County at a glance

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Population
40,070
Census ACS
Median income
$57,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
3,127 students

Quick facts

School name
CORONADO HIGH
District
JEMEZ MTN
Address
1903 STATE HIGHWAY 96, GALLINA, NM 87017
Phone
(575) 638-5419
County
Rio Arriba County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
37 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
350138000366
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CORONADO HIGH
What is the total enrollment at CORONADO HIGH?
CORONADO HIGH enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does CORONADO HIGH serve?
CORONADO HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does CORONADO HIGH have?
CORONADO HIGH employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
How diverse is CORONADO HIGH?
CORONADO HIGH reports a student body of 8% White, 84% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees CORONADO HIGH?
CORONADO HIGH is overseen by JEMEZ MTN in Rio Arriba County.
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