- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Lunas, NM
Century Alt High
Federal NCES profile for Century Alt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350168000807
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Alt High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 58.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Alt High has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Alt High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+197 students YoY
Century Alt High grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+117.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+197 students YoY 350168000807 · Los Lunas, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 58.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Century Alt High grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+117.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Century Alt High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- This school 353
Century Alt High
353 students
What this shows Century Alt High reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Alt High compares
Century Alt 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 | 58.8:1 | ▲ 320% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
58.8:1
students per teacher
- 320% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,753
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Century Alt High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century Alt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Alt High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Alt High
How many students attend Century Alt High?
Century Alt High has 353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 197.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Alt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Alt High is 58.8:1, which is 320% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 275% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Alt High?
100.0% of students at Century Alt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Alt High?
The largest demographic group at Century Alt High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Alt High?
Century Alt High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Century Alt High rank among high schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Alt High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Los Lunas, 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 Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Century Alt High, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Los Lunas Middle (719 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.