Enrollment
347
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · T or C, NM
Hot Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350261000593
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in T or C · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs High has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in T or C, NM.
School address
District: T or C Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350261000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs High
Hot Springs High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in T or C, New Mexico, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 347 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
T or C Municipal Schools also operates T or C Elementary (367 students) and T or C Middle (255 students) alongside Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs High compares
Hot Springs 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 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 49.3%
White 44.4%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Hot Springs High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for T or C Municipal Schools, which includes Hot Springs High.
$14,645
Per student
-12%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.7%
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 Hot Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T or C Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T or C Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs High
How many students attend Hot Springs High?
Hot Springs High has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in T or C, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs High is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hot Springs High?
100.0% of students at Hot Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs High is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in T or C, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs High?
Hot Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hot Springs High rank among public schools in T or C?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in T or C, 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 T or C on the city page.
Is Hot Springs High a good school?
Hot Springs High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. 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 T or C Municipal Schools?
Besides Hot Springs High, T or C Municipal Schools also operates T or C Elementary (367 students), T or C Middle (255 students), and Sierra Elementary (184 students). See the T or C Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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