- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Del Norte High
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000044
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #17 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte High has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #17 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Del Norte High held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 350006000044 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,079 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Del Norte High held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Del Norte High 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
Del Norte High
1,079 students
What this shows Del Norte High reports 1,079 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte High compares
Del Norte 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.8%
White 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Del Norte High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Del Norte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte High'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 (~1,079 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte High
How many students attend Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has 1,079 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte High?
100.0% of students at Del Norte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte High?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Del Norte High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #17 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 Del Norte 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.