Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Walatowa Charter High School

Charter | 9-12 | 67 students

Last modified
Community Rating

3 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
No new ratings
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

5 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted April 26, 2010

Not 'everyone' is going to agree that WCHS is excellent -nor any other school for that matter. However, fom what I have seen (results)--this school is excellent. They are achieving more with their Native students than 'majority' schools. Down the road for example at BHS--with a population of close to 50%--they fail to present opportunity to these talented students, including the Hispanic population which is right about 50% as well. BHS ignores--the diversity, the language, the culture each of its students hold. Unless you are a committed--get to the books student--No you probably would not like the school--because they test you, they push you hard in academics, and above all expect excellence... but they also believe in you and remind you to believe in yourself as well--to do it! This is excellence is My book.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2010

as an student here at whcs, its an ok school. but it has a awesome early college studies, and from what i know we beat jemez valley at the (A.Y.P) even thought its a small school theres no drama like the valley!....and the teachers actually know how to teach too!...
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 17, 2009

this school is not a great school it is does not reach it goals toward students achievements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

It is a small school but great
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2007

This School is excellent Academic and also prepare the student for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students8%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American8%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students12%
Femalen/a
Male10%
Hispanicn/a
Native American13%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students18%
Femalen/a
Male10%
Hispanicn/a
Native American19%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
14%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
21%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
15%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American19%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading

All Students13%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American13%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Social Studies

All Students13%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American13%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
American Indian/Alaska Native 96% 11%
Hispanic 4% 56%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 3%
White N/A 29%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 95%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

147 Bearhead Canyon Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Phone: (505) 834-7391

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare

Nearby schools

ADVERTISEMENT