Enrollment
280
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
College and Career High School
Federal NCES profile for College and Career High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001100
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College and Career High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
College and Career High School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College and Career High School ranks #4 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College and Career High School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at College and Career High School
College and Career High School is a mid-sized high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 94% of New Mexico schools and 43% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.4% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the New Mexico average.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside College and Career High School.
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 College and Career High School compares
College and Career High School 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.8%
White 17.5%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, College and Career High School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes College and Career High School.
$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 College and Career High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College and Career High School'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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College and Career High School
How many students attend College and Career High School?
College and Career High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College and Career High School?
The student-teacher ratio at College and Career High School is 20:1, which is 43% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College and Career High School?
35.4% of students at College and Career High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College and Career High School?
The largest demographic group at College and Career High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College and Career High School?
College and Career High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 College and Career High School rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, College and Career High School ranks #4 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 College and Career High School a good school?
College and Career High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. 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 College and Career High School, 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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