- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350126000350
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Hobbs High held near 2,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.4 → 129.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+75 students YoY 350126000350 · Hobbs, NM High · LARGE · TRAD
2,312 enr · 19.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston Middle School (822 students)
Hobbs High held near 2,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.4 → 129.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Hobbs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hobbs High
2,312 students
- Houston Middle 822
Houston Middle School
822 students
- Highland Middl 808
Highland Middle School
808 students
- Hobbs Freshman 747
Hobbs Freshman High
747 students
- Heizer Middle 606
Heizer Middle School
606 students
- College Lane E 532
College Lane Elementary
532 students
What this shows Hobbs High reports 2,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobbs High compares
Hobbs 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 | 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 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
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
$13,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Hobbs Municipal Schools reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,312 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,216 (2022-23) → 2,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+75).
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 29/100 (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 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.
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.