Walatowa Charter High

Walatowa Charter High is a public high school in Jemez Pueblo, NM, part of the WALATOWA CHARTER HIGH. The school serves approximately 32 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 90.9th percentile among NM schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 15% proficiency in math and 15% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,992, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 32 students, Walatowa Charter 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1, Walatowa Charter 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.

Walatowa Charter High is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.