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Alma D'Arte Charter

402 W COURT AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88005

About Alma D'Arte Charter

Alma d'Arte Charter is a one-of-a-kind public charter high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and has an arts-integrated curriculum. It is known as one of the best schools for creative expression, and it has about 150 students, which means that each student gets a lot of attention from their teacher. The school encourages a diverse community, with 74% of its students being minorities. It is also dedicated to helping its students, all of whom are economically disadvantaged. According to academic data, 38% of students are good at reading and 5% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "New Mexico". The school focuses on mastering a wide range of artistic disciplines as a core part of its education, in addition to traditional academics. Alma d'Arte Charter is one of the best schools for students who want something different from a traditional school. It offers a supportive environment that values cultural enrichment along with basic secondary education. The school is still a very important and promising place to learn both creative and academic skills.

Alma D'Arte Charter Contact Information

Address

402 W COURT AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88005

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Phone

(575) 541-0145

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 38% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
137
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 257 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alma D'Arte Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.55%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 69.34%
Black 4.38%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.73%
White
25.55%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
69.34%
Black
4.38%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 137
69.34%
95 Female
30.66%
42 Male

Student Population

137 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

137 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Alma d'Arte is getting ready for the Chalk Walk sidewalk art show on March 14, 2026. Student artists can show off their work in the Museum courtyard and win cash prizes. The school still stresses its integrated arts curriculum, which means that by the end of tenth grade, students must choose a major in visual, performing, literary, or culinary arts. One of the new programs is a senior apprenticeship program that lets 12th graders get real-world experience in their chosen field of art or career through partnerships with community organizations.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Alma D'Arte Charter are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Alma D'Arte Charter encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look in to STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning to gether so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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