- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cuba, NM
Cuba High
Federal NCES profile for Cuba High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350066000234
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuba High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cuba · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuba High has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cuba, NM.
School address
District: Cuba Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350066000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cuba High held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 350066000234 · Cuba, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuba Elementary (298 students)
Cuba High held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Cuba High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuba Elementar
Cuba Elementary
298 students
- This school
Cuba High
275 students
- Cuba Middle
Cuba Middle
148 students
What this shows Cuba High reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuba High compares
Cuba High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.4%
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
$27,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Cuba High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuba Independent Schools reports $27,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuba High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuba Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuba High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cuba High
How many students attend Cuba High?
Cuba High has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cuba, NM. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba High is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cuba High?
100.0% of students at Cuba High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuba High?
The largest demographic group at Cuba High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.3% of enrollment, in Cuba, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuba High?
Cuba High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Cuba High rank among public schools in Cuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cuba, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cuba Independent Schools?
Besides Cuba High, Cuba Independent Schools also operates Cuba Elementary (298 students) and Cuba Middle (148 students). See the Cuba Independent Schools district page for the complete list.