Enrollment
1,437
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, NM
Roswell High
Federal NCES profile for Roswell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350225000521
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roswell High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 1,437
- students enrolled
Roswell High has class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roswell High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roswell High
Roswell High is a large high school in Roswell, New Mexico, enrolling 1,437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 87% of New Mexico schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,437 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Roswell Independent Schools spends $12,961 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Roswell Independent Schools also operates Goddard High (1,096 students) and Berrendo Middle (571 students) alongside Roswell High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roswell High compares
Roswell High on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$12,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 11.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Roswell High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roswell Independent Schools, which includes Roswell High.
$12,961
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 74.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Roswell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roswell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roswell High
How many students attend Roswell High?
Roswell High has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roswell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roswell High is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roswell High?
The largest demographic group at Roswell High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roswell High?
Roswell High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roswell High rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Roswell High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
Is Roswell High a good school?
Roswell High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Roswell High, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Goddard High (1,096 students), Berrendo Middle (571 students), and Sierra Middle (557 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.
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