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What's the most underrated thing about TAOS HIGH that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
749
High
DISTRICT 381 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TAOS·NCES 350252000583
TAOS HIGH
134 CERVANTES, TAOS, NM 87571 · (575) 758-5202 · Taos County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL749 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 127.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
746 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 185 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 187 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 203 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 174 | 23% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like TAOS HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAOS HIGH this school | 749 | 99.6% | N/A |
| SILVER HIGH SILVER CITY | 618 | 99.8% | N/A |
| BELEN HIGH BELEN | 958 | 99.9% | N/A |
| LOVINGTON HIGH LOVINGTON | 746 | 99.9% | N/A |
| SOCORRO HIGH SOCORRO | 378 | 98.1% | N/A |
| LOS LUNAS HIGH LOS LUNAS | 1,460 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where TAOS HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 749 | #46 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #68 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.8% | #54 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.6% | #65 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.7% | #34 of 60 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
749
-25 (-3%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 666
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 17.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 749 | 48.3 | 15.5:1 | 100% (746) |
| 2023-24 | 763 | 49.6 | 15.4:1 | 100% (763) |
| 2022-23 | 758 | 48.1 | 15.8:1 | 100% (758) |
| 2020-21 | 774 | 45 | 17.2:1 | 100% (774) |
| 2017-18 | 803 | 39.4 | 20.4:1 | 62% (494) |
| 2015-16 | 755 | 40 | 18.9:1 | 68% (510) |
| 2010-11 | 728 | 37 | 19.7:1 | 100% (725) |
| 2000-01 | 1,115 | 67 | 16.6:1 | 9% (103) |
| 1990-91 | 666 | 39 | 17.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for TAOS HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (803 to 749); teachers up 22% (39.4 to 48.3).
About TAOS HIGH
TAOS HIGH sits in TAOS, New Mexico, and is classified as a high school. A total of 749 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 450-student average for high schools in New Mexico, enrollment here is 66% higher.
The TAOS system has 8 schools and 2,184 students.
Roughly 72% of students at TAOS HIGH are Hispanic. Other groups include 16% White, 7% Native American, and 3% multiracial. By comparison, Taos County residents are about 51% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 45% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
TAOS HIGH's 48.3 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 15.5:1. That is lower than the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 100%. Among public schools in Taos County, the average eligibility rate is 89%.
In Taos County (population about 34,543), the median household income is $58,950, roughly 39% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. There are 23 public schools in Taos County, enrolling about 3,727 students in all.
The school nearest to TAOS HIGH is TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS, at a distance of about 0.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, Town: Remote, means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 25 fewer students in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 17.2 to 15.5 over 4 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at TAOS HIGH. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Taos County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,543
Census ACS
Median income
$58,950
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
3,727 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TAOS
- ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYElementary · 348 students
- TAOS MIDDLEMiddle · 337 students
- RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 225 students
- TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERElementary · 216 students
- ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOLElementary · 198 students
- ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYElementary · 99 students
Other schools in TAOS
- ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYElementary · 348 students
- TAOS MIDDLEMiddle · 337 students
- TAOS ACADEMYHigh · 251 students
- TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERElementary · 216 students
- TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTSElementary · 215 students
- TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLElementary · 179 students
Nearby schools
- TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS0.4 mi · 215
- TAOS MIDDLE0.9 mi · 337
- VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 69
- ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 348
- TAOS ACADEMY1.2 mi · 251
- TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER1.2 mi · 216
Frequently asked questions
About TAOS HIGHHow many students attend TAOS HIGH?
TAOS HIGH enrolls approximately 749 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does TAOS HIGH serve?
TAOS HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at TAOS HIGH?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at TAOS HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at TAOS HIGH?
At TAOS HIGH, the student body is approximately 16% White, 72% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is TAOS HIGH public or private?
TAOS HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by TAOS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.