- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
Manzano High
Federal NCES profile for Manzano High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000082
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzano High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #20 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzano High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzano High ranks #20 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-148 students YoY
Manzano High shrank from 1,365 students in 2022-23 to 1,217 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 89.1 → 87.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-148 students YoY 350006000082 · Albuquerque, NM Other · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Manzano High shrank from 1,365 students in 2022-23 to 1,217 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 89.1 → 87.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Manzano 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
Manzano High
1,157 students
What this shows Manzano High reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzano High compares
Manzano High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,157
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.1%
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
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
White 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Manzano High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Manzano 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzano 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 other 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 (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manzano High
How many students attend Manzano High?
Manzano High has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,365 (2022-23) → 1,217 (2023-24), down 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzano High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzano High is 13:1, which is 7% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzano High?
100.0% of students at Manzano High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzano High?
The largest demographic group at Manzano High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzano High?
Manzano High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Manzano High rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzano High ranks #20 of 102 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 schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Manzano 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.