Enrollment
2,312
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hobbs, NM
Hobbs High
Federal NCES profile for Hobbs 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 350126000350
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobbs High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #9 of 18
- public schools in Hobbs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobbs High has class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbs High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, NM.
School address
District: Hobbs Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350126000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hobbs High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobbs High
Hobbs High is a high-poverty, large high school in Hobbs, New Mexico, enrolling 2,312 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 92% of New Mexico schools and 38% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,312 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hobbs Municipal Schools spends $11,533 per pupil, 31% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Houston Middle School (822 students) and Highland Middle School (808 students) alongside Hobbs High.
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 Hobbs High compares
Hobbs High 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,312 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,312
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$11,533
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 75.3%
White 19.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Hobbs High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hobbs Municipal Schools, which includes Hobbs High.
$11,533
Per student
-31%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.5%
Federal 9.3%
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 Hobbs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobbs Freshman High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heizer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobbs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~2,312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hobbs High
How many students attend Hobbs High?
Hobbs High has 2,312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hobbs, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobbs High is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobbs High?
100.0% of students at Hobbs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobbs High?
The largest demographic group at Hobbs High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Hobbs, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobbs High?
Hobbs High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hobbs High rank among public schools in Hobbs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbs High ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Hobbs, 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 Hobbs on the city page.
Is Hobbs High a good school?
Hobbs High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Hobbs Municipal Schools?
Besides Hobbs High, Hobbs Municipal Schools also operates Houston Middle School (822 students), Highland Middle School (808 students), and Hobbs Freshman High (747 students). See the Hobbs Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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