Spotlight School: Manzano High School

The GRAD Partnership’s first spotlight school, Manzano High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico was selected for its positive engagement and student success from the implementation of its continuous improvement systems.

During the 2021-22 school year, staff members at Manzano High School earned certification as Early Warning Systems Coordinators from the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins School of Education. It was during the certification process that Manzano High School was identified by Talent Development Secondary as an exemplary site for designing an Early Warning System based on engagement and level of implementation during the project as well as positive impacts on student outcomes.

“It’s about finding that ROOT CAUSE and then meeting the students where they are at.”
Ms. Whittet
Ms. Whittet Activities Director
“I just want to say thank you, before this program I was really struggling with motivation, and this program helped me feel motivated”
David
David Student
“We are so happy that Zeth has found the support that he needs. He is so much more optimistic about school.
MHS Parents
MHS Parents
“I liked having a teacher look at my grades with me and give me guidance on what to do next. You just didn't say you are failing figure it out.”
MHS Student
MHS Student
“I have been a part of programs like this at other schools, but it was always me sitting outside while people talked to my parents. When I was brought in they would tell me I was failing and all of these things I needed to do. Here I was included in the conversation and it made me want to try harder.”
MHS Student
MHS Student
Thank You. Manzano has really helped my family. I didn’t want to ask for help, but when I did you were there. I never expected to get this much help.
MHS Parent
MHS Parent
“Thank you for being positive and getting excited when I just make a little gain. Thank you for making me feel smart.”
MHS Student
MHS Student
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