East Mountain High School was founded in 1999 as one of the first charter schools in the state of New Mexico. From the beginning, the founders of EMHS had big dreams and big ambitions for this little school in the East Mountains.
They saw no reason to accept the mediocrity and apathy that had seemed to invade traditional public schools, and dreamed of a school that would break the mold and truly challenge students to excel to their highest potential.In order the achieve that goal, they established a small school with small classes sizes, so that no one would get lost and fall through the cracks.
They saw no reason to accept the mediocrity and apathy that had seemed to invade traditional public schools, and dreamed of a school that would break the mold and truly challenge students to excel to their highest potential.In order the achieve that goal, they established a small school with small classes sizes, so that no one would get lost and fall through the cracks.
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As a small regional school, East Mountain High School uses best practices to engage students in curricular programs, involve students in the community, and prepare students for success after graduation, including college and career. East Mountain High School develops curricular and co-curricular opportunities to support each individual student's college and career path.
Follow NM-14 for about 6 miles. After the road narrows to two lanes you will pass an elementary school on the left. The next road after that school is La Madera. You will see a large sign on your right saying "East Mountain High School" with an arrow pointing left. Turn left on La Madera. The school is the group of green buildings about mile up on your right.
Glenn Hushman is an Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of New Mexico. He was a public school teacher in health, physical education and leadership in middle school and high school public education prior to his appointment working in teacher preparation at the university level.
In the interest of transparency, East Mountain High School makes its annual budgets and regular financial statements available on its website. Please use the links provided to view the posted information. The Governing Council page also contains agendas, minutes, and various reports from board meetings.
Founded in 1999 as one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, East Mountain High School is currently one of the state's leading public charter schools. EMHS has received an A from the State of New Mexico and has developed a statewide reputation for educational excellence.
Although EMHS celebrates its students' academic achievement as reflected in its student test results, the school is primarily dedicated to the growth in learning of each student as it prepares that student to succeed in college.EMHS serves under 400 students in grades nine through twelve. EMHS opened its doors in the fall of 2000 and graduated its first senior class in the spring of 2004.
Although EMHS celebrates its students' academic achievement as reflected in its student test results, the school is primarily dedicated to the growth in learning of each student as it prepares that student to succeed in college.EMHS serves under 400 students in grades nine through twelve. EMHS opened its doors in the fall of 2000 and graduated its first senior class in the spring of 2004.
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