- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Sandia High
Federal NCES profile for Sandia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000106
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandia High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #17 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandia High has class sizes larger than 77% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia High ranks #17 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Sandia High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.7 → 103.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 350006000106 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,618 enr · 16.2:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Sandia High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.7 → 103.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sandia 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
- This school
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- Albuquerque Hi
Albuquerque High
1,568 students
What this shows Sandia High reports 1,618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandia High compares
Sandia 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 64% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,618 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,618
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Counselors7.1 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 23.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Sandia High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Sandia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albuquerque High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandia 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
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandia High
How many students attend Sandia High?
Sandia High has 1,618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,728 (2022-23) → 1,672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia High is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandia High?
29.1% of students at Sandia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandia High?
The largest demographic group at Sandia High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandia High?
Sandia High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sandia High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandia High ranks #17 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 Sandia 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.