- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandia Park, NM
East Mountain High School
Federal NCES profile for East Mountain High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000808Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Mountain High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 417
- students enrolled
East Mountain High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
East Mountain High School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 350006000808 · Sandia Park, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
417 enr · 16:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
East Mountain High School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
East Mountain 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 417
East Mountain High School
417 students
What this shows East Mountain High School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Mountain High School compares
East Mountain High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 79% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, East Mountain High School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 East Mountain High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Mountain 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Mountain High School
How many students attend East Mountain High School?
East Mountain High School has 417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandia Park, NM. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Mountain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Mountain High School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Mountain High School?
17.3% of students at East Mountain High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Mountain High School?
The largest demographic group at East Mountain High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Sandia Park, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Mountain High School?
East Mountain High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides East Mountain 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.