- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Cibola High
Federal NCES profile for Cibola High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000038
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cibola High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #15 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cibola High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cibola High ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-140 students YoY
Cibola High shrank from 1,762 students in 2022-23 to 1,622 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.5 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-140 students YoY 350006000038 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,517 enr · 15:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Cibola High shrank from 1,762 students in 2022-23 to 1,622 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 101.5 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cibola High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school
Cibola High
1,517 students
What this shows Cibola High reports 1,517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cibola High compares
Cibola High is a shrinking 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 61% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,517 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,517
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$15,108
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
Counselors8.1 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Cibola High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cibola High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cibola High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cibola High
How many students attend Cibola High?
Cibola High has 1,517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,762 (2022-23) → 1,622 (2023-24), down 140.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cibola High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cibola High is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cibola High?
31.2% of students at Cibola High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cibola High?
The largest demographic group at Cibola High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cibola High?
Cibola High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cibola High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Cibola High ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Cibola High, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.