- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350015000135
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Aztec High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350015000135 · Aztec, NM High · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: C.V. Koogler Middle (521 students)
Aztec High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Aztec High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aztec High
696 students
- C.V. Koogler M
C.V. Koogler Middle
521 students
- Lydia Rippey E
Lydia Rippey Elementary
354 students
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary
317 students
- Mccoy Avenue E
Mccoy Avenue Elementary
313 students
- Mosaic Academy 179
Mosaic Academy Charter
179 students
What this shows Aztec High reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aztec High compares
Aztec 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Aztec Municipal Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~696 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
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.