How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Capitan High | Ruidoso High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Capitan, NM | Ruidoso, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 134 | 527 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.4% | 99.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Capitan High | Ruidoso High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,953 | $15,052 |
| District | Capitan Municipal Schools | Ruidoso Municipal Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Capitan High | Ruidoso High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 24.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% | 56.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Capitan High | Ruidoso High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 148:1 | 278:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.6% | 59.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.