Enrollment
300
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, NM
San Juan College High School
Federal NCES profile for San Juan College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350099001119
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan College High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
San Juan College High School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Farmington, NM.
School address
District: Farmington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350099001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Juan College High School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Juan College High School
San Juan College High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Farmington, New Mexico, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 98% of New Mexico schools and 114% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New Mexico average.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Farmington Municipal Schools spends $11,393 per pupil, 32% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students) and Piedra Vista High (1,511 students) alongside San Juan College High School.
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 San Juan College High School compares
San Juan College High School 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 114% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 77% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,393
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.3%
Two or More 14.7%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, San Juan College High School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Municipal Schools, which includes San Juan College High School.
$11,393
Per student
-32%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 69.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 San Juan College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedra Vista High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~300 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Juan College High School
How many students attend San Juan College High School?
San Juan College High School has 300 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan College High School is 30:1, which is 114% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Juan College High School?
18.7% of students at San Juan College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan College High School?
The largest demographic group at San Juan College High School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Farmington, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan College High School?
San Juan College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Juan College High School rank among high schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
Is San Juan College High School a good school?
San Juan College High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Farmington Municipal Schools?
Besides San Juan College High School, Farmington Municipal Schools also operates Farmington High (1,747 students), Piedra Vista High (1,511 students), and Heights Middle School (660 students). See the Farmington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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