- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo High
Federal NCES profile for Alamogordo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350003000001
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamogordo High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Alamogordo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamogordo High has class sizes larger than 83% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamogordo High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Alamogordo, NM.
School address
District: Alamogordo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350003000001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Alamogordo High held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 350003000001 · Alamogordo, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,440 enr · 17.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Holloman Elementary (517 students)
Alamogordo High held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Alamogordo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alamogordo High
1,440 students
- Holloman Eleme 517
Holloman Elementary
517 students
- Chaparral Midd 513
Chaparral Middle
513 students
- Mountain View 479
Mountain View Middle
479 students
- Desert Star El 466
Desert Star Elementary
466 students
- Sunset Hills E 436
Sunset Hills Elementary
436 students
What this shows Alamogordo High reports 1,440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamogordo High compares
Alamogordo High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 58% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,440
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 39.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Alamogordo High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamogordo Public Schools reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamogordo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holloman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Star Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamogordo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alamogordo High
How many students attend Alamogordo High?
Alamogordo High has 1,440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alamogordo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,579 (2022-23) → 1,527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamogordo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamogordo High is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamogordo High?
33.9% of students at Alamogordo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamogordo High?
The largest demographic group at Alamogordo High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Alamogordo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamogordo High?
Alamogordo High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alamogordo High rank among public schools in Alamogordo?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamogordo High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Alamogordo, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alamogordo on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamogordo Public Schools?
Besides Alamogordo High, Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Holloman Elementary (517 students), Chaparral Middle (513 students), and Mountain View Middle (479 students). See the Alamogordo Public Schools district page for the complete list.