- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Highland High
Federal NCES profile for Highland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000063
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #15 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Highland High held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.3 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350006000063 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,144 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Highland High held near 1,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.3 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Highland 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
Highland High
1,144 students
What this shows Highland High reports 1,144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High compares
Highland 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,144
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
White 7.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Highland High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Highland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland 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 (~1,144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High
How many students attend Highland High?
Highland High has 1,144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,152 (2022-23) → 1,169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High?
100.0% of students at Highland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High?
The largest demographic group at Highland High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High?
Highland High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Highland High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High ranks #15 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 Highland 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.