Vista Grande High School

Vista Grande High School is a public charter high school in Taos, New Mexico, serving 77 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Vista Grande High School District, which is ranked 52 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vista Grande High School has some academic strengths, particularly in science, where 53% of students are proficient or better on the NM-ASR/Science assessment, compared to the state average of 36%. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts, with only 33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the SAT School Day/English Language Arts assessment, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's graduation rates, ranging from 60% to 76.7% over the past few years, are lower than the state average. Interestingly, Moreno Valley High and Penasco High, both public charter schools in the area, have higher statewide rankings and graduation rates than Vista Grande High School.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, Vista Grande High School's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively strong, ranking 49 out of 154 high schools in New Mexico. However, the school's lower graduation rates compared to the state average and some nearby schools suggest that it may need to focus on improving student retention and support systems. Additionally, the school's weaker performance in English Language Arts indicates a need to strengthen its curriculum and instructional practices in this subject area.