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#50 of 864 schools in NM

Top 6% in state

Walatowa Charter High

High School · Walatowa Charter High · Jemez Pueblo, NM

A charter high school in Jemez Pueblo, NM where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO BOX 669, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.3:1
District spending per student$35,395
Chronic Absenteeism3.1%

Students at Walatowa Charter High score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
10%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

Based on 17 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Walatowa Charter High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,992

Median home value

$185,600

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jemez Valley HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–122.7 mi106Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Walatowa Charter High

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$35,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Walatowa Charter High is listed in WALATOWA CHARTER HIGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walatowa Charter High

Walatowa Charter High is a public high school in Jemez Pueblo, NM, part of Walatowa Charter High, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walatowa Charter High

What grades does Walatowa Charter High serve?

Walatowa Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Walatowa Charter High?

Walatowa Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walatowa Charter High?

The student-teacher ratio at Walatowa Charter High is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walatowa Charter High rank in NM?

Walatowa Charter High ranks #50 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Walatowa Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?

Walatowa Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Walatowa Charter High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walatowa Charter High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Walatowa Charter High a charter school?

Yes, Walatowa Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Walatowa Charter High a Title I school?

No, Walatowa Charter High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walatowa Charter High?

100.0% of students at Walatowa Charter High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 87024)
2,792
Area median age
32.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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