Enrollment
1,930
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
Federal NCES profile for Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001037
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #4 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs ranks #4 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 1,930 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,930 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and La Cueva High (1,826 students) alongside Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs.
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 Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs compares
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,930 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,930
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,964
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
Counselors13.3 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.3%
White 3.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albuquerque High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,930 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
How many students attend Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs?
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs has 1,930 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs?
100.0% of students at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs?
The largest demographic group at Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs?
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs ranks #4 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs a good school?
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), La Cueva High (1,826 students), and Sandia High (1,618 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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