Enrollment
1,517
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000038
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cibola High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cibola High
Cibola High is a large high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 1,517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,517 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 322 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,517 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Cibola High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cibola High compares
Cibola High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,964
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Cibola High.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cibola High a good school?
Cibola High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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