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Vista Grande High School
High School · VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL
213 PASEO DEL CANON EAST, Taos, NM 87571
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Vista Grande High School
High School in Taos · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Vista Grande High School
Vista Grande High School is a public high school in Taos, NM, part of VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL. Vista Grande High School serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 67 students, Vista Grande High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Vista Grande High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Vista Grande High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Address
- 213 PASEO DEL CANON EAST, Taos, NM 87571
- Phone
- (575) 758-5100
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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How Vista Grande High School Compares
See how Vista Grande High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
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Location
213 PASEO DEL CANON EAST, Taos, NM 87571
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vista Grande High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TAOS ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away). Another option is PENASCO HIGH (rated 8.1/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Penasco). Additionally, QUESTA HIGH (rated 7.9/10, 24.1 miles away, in nearby Questa). For more schools in Taos, see our Taos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TAOS MIDDLE Taos | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| TAOS ACADEMY Taos | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Taos | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| TAOS HIGH Taos | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS Taos | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER Taos | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY Ranchos De Taos | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY Taos | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| TAOS CYBER MAGNET Taos | 2.2 mi | — |
| Taos Day School Taos | 4.6 mi | 3.6 |
| ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL El Prado | 8.7 mi | 7.2 |
| ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY Arroyo Seco | 10.1 mi | 6.4 |
| PENASCO ELEMENTARY Penasco | 15.2 mi | 4.0 |
| PENASCO HIGH Penasco | 15.2 mi | 8.1 |
| PENASCO MIDDLE Penasco | 15.2 mi | 6.3 |
| ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY Questa | 18.7 mi | 8.9 |
| MORENO VALLEY HIGH Angel Fire | 17.1 mi | 6.8 |
| ALTA VISTA INTERMEDIATE Questa | 23.7 mi | 5.0 |
| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY Questa | 23.7 mi | 4.2 |
| QUESTA HIGH Questa | 24.1 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87571 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,833
Median Home Value
$416,800
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Population
12,544
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Median Age
53.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vista Grande High School
What grades does Vista Grande High School serve?
Vista Grande High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Grande High School?
Vista Grande High School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Vista Grande High School a charter school?
Yes, Vista Grande High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vista Grande High School a Title I school?
No, Vista Grande High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Grande High School?
100.0% of students at Vista Grande High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Taos County
- Phone
- (575) 758-5100
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