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Tierra Encantada Charter School

4601 MISSION BEND, SANTA FE, NM, 87507

About Tierra Encantada Charter School

Tierra Encantada Charter School is a public charter high school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for students in grades 7 through 12. As the only school in its charter district, it focuses on project-based learning and a dual-language curriculum. The school has a diverse student body, with 93% of students being minorities. Right now, all of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school has a small enrollment of about 200 students, which helps create a supportive learning environment, and it is one of the best High School in "New Mexico" . According to academic data, 24% of students are good at reading and 6% are good at math. Tierra Encantada Charter School is known as one of the best schools because it values bilingualism and cultural relevance. The school is known as one of the best places to get a culturally immersive education because it gets students ready for life after high school through a variety of tests and a focus on the community. It is still an important place for learning, and it has a strong promise of encouraging civic engagement and academic growth.

Tierra Encantada Charter School Contact Information

Address

4601 MISSION BEND, SANTA FE, NM, 87507

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Phone

(505) 983-3337

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 24% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
284
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 255 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tierra Encantada Charter School

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 6.69%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 90.49%
Black 2.11%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.7%
White
6.69%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
90.49%
Black
2.11%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 284
44.01%
125 Female
55.99%
159 Male

Student Population

284 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Paul Abundez became the new principal of Tierra Encantada Charter School. He will be in charge of the school's specialized dual-language and project-based learning programs. The school has made its commitment to college readiness even stronger by opening its lottery for 2026–2027 and holding special financial aid nights to help seniors with the transition to college. Additionally, the campus is improving its bilingual curriculum by allowing students to earn the New Mexico State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy along with their high school diplomas.

FAQ

Q1. Does Tierra Encantada Charter School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Tierra Encantada Charter School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. How does Tierra Encantada Charter School encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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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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