Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
| Rio Grande Preparatory Institute | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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2355 Avenida de Mesilla Mesilla , Dona Ana , New Mexico 88046 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°16′31″N 106°47′37″W / 32.27528975650192°N 106.79351855457419°W |
| Information | |
| Principal | Michelle Ronga |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 144 |
| Website | https://rgpi.lcps.net/ |
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute (RGPI) is an alternative high school[1] in Mesilla, New Mexico. As of 2024, the school serves 144 students.[2] The school is a part of Las Cruces Public Schools.
History
[edit]RGPI was once host to the public library of Mesilla from 2012 to 2014, when the school forced the closure due to security concerns.[3] In 2021, the gymnasium was painted with an ohmage to four major figures in Las Cruces Public Schools, including former superintendent Karen Trujillo and former Las Cruces High School principal Jim Hendee.[4]
In 2023 Las Cruces High School principal Michelle Ronga was brought in, a position still held by her as of July 2024.[5]
School Structure
[edit]As an alternative high school, RGPI differs from standard high schools in their methods of teaching.[6] RGPI reduces teacher-student ratios, focusing on one-on-one interactions, meant to foster creativity and original thinking.[1]
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2023–24 school year, RGPI has 144 students enrolled, with an average teacher-student ratio of 16–1.[2] Ethnically, 86.1% of students are Hispanic, 10.4% is White, 2.1% are African-American, and 1.4% are of other ethnic groups.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Release, LCPS News (2021-09-01). "Students from Rio Grande Preparatory Institute paint the 'Wall of Healing'". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ a b c "Rio Grande Preparatory Institute in Las Cruces, NM". Niche. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Ramirez, Steve. "Public library unlikely in Mesilla". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Staff Reports. "Rio Grande Prep students paint wall of healing to honor Trujillo, Hendee and others who have passed on". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Staff Reports. "Principal Ronga moving from Las Cruces High to Rio Grande Preparatory Institute". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "Alternative Schooling - National Dropout Prevention Center". dropoutprevention.org. 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2024-07-08.