Vista Grande High School serves 69 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vista Grande High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vista Grande High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Hispanic
60%
63%
White
13%
19%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: None
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vista Grande High School?
69 students attend Vista Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Vista Grande High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vista Grande High School offer ?
Vista Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Grande High School part of?
Vista Grande High School is part of Vista Grande High School District.
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