- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Highland Autism Center
Federal NCES profile for Highland Autism Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006001079
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Autism Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #9 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Autism Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Autism Center ranks #9 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Highland Autism Center shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-61.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 350006001079 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 1.9:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Highland Autism Center shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-61.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Highland Autism Center 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 15
Highland Autism Center
15 students
What this shows Highland Autism Center reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Autism Center compares
Highland Autism Center is a shrinking 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 | 1.9:1 | ▼ 86% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 87% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
1.9:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 13.3%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Highland Autism Center is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Autism Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Autism Center'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 other 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Autism Center
How many students attend Highland Autism Center?
Highland Autism Center has 15 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Autism Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Autism Center is 1.9:1, which is 86% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 88% 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 Highland Autism Center?
10.3% of students at Highland Autism Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Autism Center?
The largest demographic group at Highland Autism Center is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Autism Center?
Highland Autism Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Highland Autism Center rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Autism Center ranks #9 of 102 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 schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Highland Autism Center, 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.