Taos High School
School Overview
Taos High School is a public school located in Taos, New Mexico. It is a school in Taos Municipal Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, 10% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 762 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 762 students are attending Taos High School. By gender, there are 410 and 352 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Taos High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 59 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 59 | 34 | 25 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Taos High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,349 Households |
| Population | 25,358 |
| Male | 12,506 |
| Female | 13,414 |
| Child Population | 7,873 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,793 Units |
| Average House Value | $272,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $813 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.50% |
| Average Household Income | $40,349 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.50% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Taos High School offers 30 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 95 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 128 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Taos High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 30 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 95 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 62 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 128 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Taos Municipal Schools
In Taos Municipal Schools, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.