The Otero County Prison Facility is a privately managed prison for men located in Chaparral, Otero County, New Mexico, operated by the Management and Training Corporation. The facility opened in 2003, and has a capacity of 1420. Otero County is the owner of the facility.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)50%
12%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(20-21)50%
62%
Black
(20-21)n/a
2%
White
(20-21)n/a
21%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Otero County Prison?
2 students attend Otero County Prison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Otero County Prison students are American Indian, and 50% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Otero County Prison offer ?
Otero County Prison offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otero County Prison part of?
Otero County Prison is part of New Mexico Corrections School District.
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