- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grants, NM
Grants High
Federal NCES profile for Grants High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350117000329
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grants High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Grants · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grants High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grants High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Grants, NM.
School address
District: Grants-Cibola County Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350117000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Grants High held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350117000329 · Grants, NM High · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 13:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa View Elementary (465 students)
Grants High held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Grants High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grants High
807 students
- Mesa View Elem
Mesa View Elementary
465 students
- Los Alamitos M
Los Alamitos Middle
416 students
- Milan Elementa
Milan Elementary
410 students
- Mount Taylor E
Mount Taylor Elementary
347 students
- Cubero Element 197
Cubero Elementary
197 students
What this shows Grants High reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grants High compares
Grants 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 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 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 12.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Grants High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Grants-Cibola County Schools reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grants High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Alamitos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Taylor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cubero Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grants High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grants High
How many students attend Grants High?
Grants High has 807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grants, NM. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grants High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grants High is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Grants High?
99.8% of students at Grants High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grants High?
The largest demographic group at Grants High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.5% of enrollment, in Grants, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grants High?
Grants High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Grants High rank among public schools in Grants?
By Resource Investment Index, Grants High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Grants, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grants on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants-Cibola County Schools?
Besides Grants High, Grants-Cibola County Schools also operates Mesa View Elementary (465 students), Los Alamitos Middle (416 students), and Milan Elementary (410 students). See the Grants-Cibola County Schools district page for the complete list.