Enrollment
15
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Autism Center compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Autism Center
Highland Autism Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 15 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.9:1, Highland Autism Center is leaner than roughly 99% of New Mexico schools and 86% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the New Mexico average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of New Mexico schools, with 15 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Highland Autism Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Autism Center compares
Highland Autism Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,964
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Highland Autism Center.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~15 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Highland Autism Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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