- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Questa, NM
Questa High
Federal NCES profile for Questa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350216000496
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Questa High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Questa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Questa High has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Questa High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Questa, NM.
School address
District: Questa Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350216000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Questa High held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350216000496 · Questa, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alta Vista Elementary (106 students)
Questa High held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Questa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alta Vista Ele
Alta Vista Elementary
106 students
- This school
Questa High
100 students
- Questa Jr High
Questa Jr High
69 students
- Alta Vista Int 40
Alta Vista Intermediate
40 students
What this shows Questa High reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Questa High compares
Questa 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.0%
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
$22,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 19.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Questa High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Questa Independent Schools reports $22,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Questa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Questa Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Questa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Questa High
How many students attend Questa High?
Questa High has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Questa, NM. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Questa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Questa High is 9.1:1, which is 35% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 42% 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 Questa High?
100.0% of students at Questa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Questa High?
The largest demographic group at Questa High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Questa, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Questa High?
Questa High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Questa High rank among public schools in Questa?
By Resource Investment Index, Questa High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Questa, 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 Questa on the city page.
What other schools are in Questa Independent Schools?
Besides Questa High, Questa Independent Schools also operates Alta Vista Elementary (106 students), Questa Jr High (69 students), and Alta Vista Intermediate (40 students). See the Questa Independent Schools district page for the complete list.