- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anthony, NM
Chaparral High
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350108000935
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral High has class sizes larger than 85% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Chaparral High held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350108000935 · Anthony, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 17.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Chaparral High held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Chaparral High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- This school
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- Chaparral Midd
Chaparral Middle
546 students
What this shows Chaparral High reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral High compares
Chaparral 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Chaparral High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral High
How many students attend Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral High is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral High?
100.0% of students at Chaparral High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral High?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral High is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral High?
Chaparral High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chaparral High rank among high schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Anthony, 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 Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Chaparral High, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Gadsden Middle (650 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.