- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albuquerque, NM
New Futures High School
Federal NCES profile for New Futures High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350006000123
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Futures High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 102
- schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Futures High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Futures High School ranks #6 of 102 schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
New Futures High School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 350006000123 · Albuquerque, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 5.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
New Futures High School shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
New Futures High School 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 73
New Futures High School
73 students
What this shows New Futures High School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Futures High School compares
New Futures High School 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 63% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%
White 8.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, New Futures High School is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Futures High School 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 New Futures High School'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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Futures High School
How many students attend New Futures High School?
New Futures High School has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Futures High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Futures High School is 5.2:1, which is 63% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 67% 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 New Futures High School?
100.0% of students at New Futures High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Futures High School?
The largest demographic group at New Futures High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Futures High School?
New Futures High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Futures High School rank among schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, New Futures High School ranks #6 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 New Futures High School, 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.