- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350012000127
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Artesia High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 350012000127 · Artesia, NM High · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 16.4:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Artesia Zia Intermediate (550 students)
Artesia High held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Artesia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Artesia High
806 students
- Artesia Zia In
Artesia Zia Intermediate
550 students
- Artesia Park J
Artesia Park Junior High
539 students
- Yeso Elementar
Yeso Elementary
482 students
- Yucca Elementa
Yucca Elementary
354 students
- Grand Heights
Grand Heights Early Childhood
348 students
What this shows Artesia High reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Artesia High compares
Artesia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,325
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 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.
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
District finance for Artesia Public Schools reports $13,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~806 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.