Enrollment
1,440
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350003000001
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamogordo High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alamogordo High
Alamogordo High is a large high school in Alamogordo, New Mexico, enrolling 1,440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,440 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #13, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alamogordo Public Schools spends $11,242 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alamogordo Public Schools also operates Holloman Elementary (517 students) and Chaparral Middle (513 students) alongside Alamogordo High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alamogordo High compares
Alamogordo High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamogordo Public Schools, which includes Alamogordo High.
$11,242
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 68.6%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alamogordo High a good school?
Alamogordo High earns 41/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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