- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Rio Grande High
Federal NCES profile for Rio Grande High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000100
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Grande High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Grande High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande High ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Rio Grande High held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 102.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 350006000100 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,475 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Rio Grande High held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 102.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Rio Grande 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
Rio Grande High
1,475 students
What this shows Rio Grande High reports 1,475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Grande High compares
Rio Grande 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,475 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,475
Bigger than 96% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Rio Grande High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Rio Grande 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Grande 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 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 (~1,475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande High
How many students attend Rio Grande High?
Rio Grande High has 1,475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,532 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande High is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Grande High?
100.0% of students at Rio Grande High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Grande High?
The largest demographic group at Rio Grande High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Grande High?
Rio Grande High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rio Grande High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande High ranks #22 of 29 high 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 high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Rio Grande 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.