- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bernalillo, NM
Bernalillo High
Federal NCES profile for Bernalillo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350021000148
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernalillo High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bernalillo · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernalillo High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, NM.
School address
District: Bernalillo Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350021000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Bernalillo High grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 856 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 350021000148 · Bernalillo, NM High · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students)
Bernalillo High grew from 806 students in 2022-23 to 856 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 56.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Bernalillo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bernalillo High
824 students
- Wd Carroll Ele
Wd Carroll Elementary
399 students
- Bernalillo Ele
Bernalillo Elementary
364 students
- Bernalillo Mid 276
Bernalillo Middle
276 students
- Santo Domingo 206
Santo Domingo Elementary
206 students
- Algodones Elem 184
Algodones Elementary
184 students
What this shows Bernalillo High reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernalillo High compares
Bernalillo High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$19,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 824 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.7%
Two or More 6.8%
White 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Bernalillo High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Bernalillo Public Schools reports $19,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernalillo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wd Carroll Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernalillo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santo Domingo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algodones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernalillo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernalillo High
How many students attend Bernalillo High?
Bernalillo High has 824 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bernalillo, NM. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernalillo High is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernalillo High?
100.0% of students at Bernalillo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernalillo High?
The largest demographic group at Bernalillo High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Bernalillo, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernalillo High?
Bernalillo High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Bernalillo High rank among public schools in Bernalillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernalillo High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bernalillo, 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 Bernalillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernalillo Public Schools?
Besides Bernalillo High, Bernalillo Public Schools also operates Wd Carroll Elementary (399 students), Bernalillo Elementary (364 students), and Bernalillo Middle (276 students). See the Bernalillo Public Schools district page for the complete list.