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 higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (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
13:1
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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%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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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 higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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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