Our School

Cibola High School is a dynamic, four-year comprehensive public school that serves a diverse student population of approximately 1,400 students. We take pride in delivering a high-quality education that prepares students for graduation and future success.

Accredited by Cognia, whose mission is to empower the education community to help all learners reach their full potential, Cibola is dedicated to continuous school improvement. This commitment is reflected in our rigorous academic programs, extensive extracurricular offerings, devoted staff, and a strong sense of collaboration in meeting the needs of every student.

Cibola High School offers a strong academic program and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities designed to actively engage students in meaningful learning. With over 40 clubs and 25 athletic teams, students are encouraged to get involved in activities that foster social connections, cultural awareness, and lifelong interpersonal skills. Cibola takes pride in the diverse choices available to all students.

Students have a choice of taking 7 classes per year on our current schedule. This flexibility allows students to meet graduation requirements and to pursue elective courses that support career goals. Students are encouraged to take 4 years of language arts, math, science and social studies, as well as, 2 years of the same foreign language. Typical classes earn .5 credits per semester and most courses are 1 year long. Additional credits may be earned though taking courses at the APS Career Enrichment Center (CEC), community college (CNM), other post-secondary and to pursue elective courses that support career goals. Students are encouraged to take 4 years of language arts, math, science and social studies, as well as, 2 years of the same foreign language. Typical classes earn .5 credits per semester and most courses are 1 year long. Additional credits may be earned though taking courses at the APS Career Enrichment Center (CEC), community college (CNM), other post-secondary institutions, online courses, evening high school or summer school.

As state graduation requirements change and the district proposes a common class schedule among local high schools, credits to graduate at Cibola will be adjusted accordingly. Current graduates need 25 credits to graduate.

Cibola is proud of its academic programs. Special needs are addressed through Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, Inclusion and special programs such as our ISP (Intensive Support Program). AP courses are offered in Art, Language Arts, History, Psychology, Physics, Modern and Classical Languages and Math. There is something for just about everyone. Cibola students continue to score at or above the national and state levels on a variety of tests. It is part of Cibola’s continuous improvement process to increase student achievement and attendance through developing our Career Pathways program as a strategy to help students become more self-directed.

Cibola High School’s advisory program connects each student and their family with a dedicated staff member who provides academic guidance, updates the student’s Next Step Plan, and shares important school-related information. Advisory meetings are held each fall and spring, and parent participation is expected. The advisory curriculum, designated as Level All by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED), supports student planning and goal-setting.