- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001100
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 60
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
College and Career High School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 350006001100 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 20:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
College and Career High School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
College and Career High School 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 280
College and Career High School
280 students
What this shows College and Career High School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How College and Career High School compares
College and Career High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
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.