Mineral County Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)

Mineral County Alternative Education High School serves 226 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
226 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
72%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mineral County Alternative Education High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mineral County Alternative Education High School?
226 students attend Mineral County Alternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mineral County Alternative Education High School students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral County Alternative Education High School?
Mineral County Alternative Education High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral County Alternative Education High School offer ?
Mineral County Alternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mineral County Alternative Education High School part of?
Mineral County Alternative Education High School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.

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