- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos High
Federal NCES profile for Los Alamos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350165000431
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alamos High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Los Alamos · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alamos High has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamos High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, NM.
School address
District: Los Alamos Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350165000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Los Alamos High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350165000431 · Los Alamos, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 20:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Alamos Middle (543 students)
Los Alamos High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Los Alamos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Los Alamos High
1,181 students
- Los Alamos Mid
Los Alamos Middle
543 students
- Mountain Eleme 435
Mountain Elementary
435 students
- Barranca Mesa 429
Barranca Mesa Elementary
429 students
- Aspen Elementa 428
Aspen Elementary
428 students
- Pinon Elementa 350
Pinon Elementary
350 students
What this shows Los Alamos High reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alamos High compares
Los Alamos 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 88% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,624
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Los Alamos High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Alamos Public Schools reports $14,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Alamos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barranca Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alamos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamos High
How many students attend Los Alamos High?
Los Alamos High has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Alamos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos High is 20:1, which is 43% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alamos High?
10.1% of students at Los Alamos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alamos High?
The largest demographic group at Los Alamos High is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Los Alamos, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alamos High?
Los Alamos High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Los Alamos High rank among public schools in Los Alamos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alamos High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Alamos Public Schools?
Besides Los Alamos High, Los Alamos Public Schools also operates Los Alamos Middle (543 students), Mountain Elementary (435 students), and Barranca Mesa Elementary (429 students). See the Los Alamos Public Schools district page for the complete list.