Enrollment
806
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Artesia, NM
Artesia High
Federal NCES profile for Artesia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350012000127
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Artesia High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Artesia High has class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia High ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Artesia, NM.
School address
District: Artesia Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350012000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Artesia High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Artesia High
Artesia High is a large high school in Artesia, New Mexico, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 93% of state schools at 806 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Artesia Public Schools spends $11,580 per pupil, 30% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students) and Artesia Park Junior High (539 students) alongside Artesia 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 Artesia High compares
Artesia 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 61% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 78% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$11,580
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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 58.8%
White 37.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Artesia High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Artesia Public Schools, which includes Artesia High.
$11,580
Per student
-30%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 Artesia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Zia Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Artesia Park Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yeso Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yucca Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artesia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Artesia High
How many students attend Artesia High?
Artesia High has 806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Artesia, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artesia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Artesia High is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Artesia High?
31.7% of students at Artesia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artesia High?
The largest demographic group at Artesia High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Artesia, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artesia High?
Artesia High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Artesia High rank among public schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Artesia High ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Artesia, 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 Artesia on the city page.
Is Artesia High a good school?
Artesia High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools. 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 Artesia Public Schools?
Besides Artesia High, Artesia Public Schools also operates Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students), Artesia Park Junior High (539 students), and Yeso Elementary (482 students). See the Artesia Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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