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TAOS CYBER MAGNET

310 CAMINO DE LA PLACITA, TAOS, NM 87571TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
21
Students
Total enrolled
68%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 22% vs nat'l
$17,490
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
42.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 173% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 21 students in grades 09–12 in TAOS, New Mexico.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,490 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
42.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

TAOS CYBER MAGNET is a small high in TAOS, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 21 students. The district invests $17,490 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 42.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 68% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at TAOS CYBER MAGNET

21
Total Students
42.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution9 male · 12 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 21 students
Student Composition
29%
38%
33%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Native American33%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350252000951

Academic Outcomes at TAOS CYBER MAGNET

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
68%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,490Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,490
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,696
Student Support$3,323
Administration$2,099
Operations$2,624
Other$1,749
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,490 spent per student, an estimated $7,748 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
18%
State government
66.2%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,490/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 68% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 42.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYRANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARYTAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL
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Middle
TAOS MIDDLE
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High School
TAOS HIGHCHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyTaos County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)758-5202
NCES ID: 350252000951
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TAOS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
TAOS HIGH
758 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY
375 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Mid
TAOS MIDDLE
326 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY
272 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER
218 students · KG–08
53% FRL
Elem
ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL
195 students · KG–08
57% FRL
Elem
ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
102 students · KG–05
100% FRL
High
CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE
0 students · 07–12
District School Rankings
Location
310 CAMINO DE LA PLACITA, TAOS, NM 87571
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.