Laguna-Acoma High

Laguna-Acoma High School is a public high school located in Casa Blanca, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the Grants school district, which is ranked 82 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Laguna-Acoma High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star or 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates in core subjects like language arts, math, and science significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 15% of 11th-grade students at Laguna-Acoma were proficient or better in language arts, compared to 26% in the Grants district and 34% statewide.

The school's struggles extend beyond academics, with low graduation rates ranging from 70.5% to 84.0% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's student population is entirely from low-income households, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. These factors suggest that Laguna-Acoma High School faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its diverse student population, and addressing the equity concerns, resource allocation, and community factors that contribute to the school's underperformance will be crucial for driving meaningful improvements.