Laguna-acoma High

Laguna-Acoma High is a regular public high school located in Grants, New Mexico, nestled in a remote rural area. The school serves students from grade 9 through 12, with an enrollment of 184 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. With 20 full-time equivalent teachers, the school aims to provide personalized attention to each student.

Laguna-Acoma High's academic performance is currently rated at 3.5 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 16th percentile among New Mexico schools. In terms of specific test scores, only 16% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and just 4% are proficient or above in Math. While these numbers suggest areas for improvement, the school is focused on student development and continuous academic growth.

Despite its remote setting, Laguna-Acoma High is an integral part of the community it serves.

With an enrollment of 184 students, Laguna-acoma High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Laguna-acoma High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Laguna-acoma High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.