Enrollment
696
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aztec, NM
Aztec High
Federal NCES profile for Aztec High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350015000135
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aztec High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Aztec · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aztec High has class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aztec High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Aztec, NM.
School address
District: Aztec Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350015000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aztec High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aztec High
Aztec High is a high-poverty, large high school in Aztec, New Mexico, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 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 90% of state schools at 696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aztec Municipal Schools spends $12,518 per pupil, 25% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aztec Municipal Schools also operates C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students) and Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students) alongside Aztec 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 Aztec High compares
Aztec 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,518
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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
White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Aztec High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aztec Municipal Schools, which includes Aztec High.
$12,518
Per student
-25%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 Aztec High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.V. Koogler Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lydia Rippey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccoy Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosaic Academy Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aztec High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aztec High
How many students attend Aztec High?
Aztec High has 696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aztec, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aztec High?
The student-teacher ratio at Aztec High is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aztec High?
100.0% of students at Aztec High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aztec High?
The largest demographic group at Aztec High is White at 35.9% of enrollment, in Aztec, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aztec High?
Aztec High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Aztec High rank among public schools in Aztec?
By Resource Investment Index, Aztec High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Aztec, 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 Aztec on the city page.
Is Aztec High a good school?
Aztec High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Aztec Municipal Schools?
Besides Aztec High, Aztec Municipal Schools also operates C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students), Lydia Rippey Elementary (354 students), and Park Avenue Elementary (317 students). See the Aztec Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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