- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
School on Wheels High School
Federal NCES profile for School on Wheels High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000108
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School on Wheels High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School on Wheels High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School on Wheels High School ranks #8 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
School on Wheels High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350006000108 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 8.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
School on Wheels High School shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
School on Wheels High School 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 65
School on Wheels High School
65 students
What this shows School on Wheels High School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How School on Wheels High School compares
School on Wheels High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, School on Wheels High School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 School on Wheels High School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School on Wheels High School'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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about School on Wheels High School
How many students attend School on Wheels High School?
School on Wheels High School has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School on Wheels High School?
The student-teacher ratio at School on Wheels High School is 8.1:1, which is 42% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 48% 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 School on Wheels High School?
100.0% of students at School on Wheels High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School on Wheels High School?
The largest demographic group at School on Wheels High School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School on Wheels High School?
School on Wheels High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 School on Wheels High School rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, School on Wheels High School ranks #8 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 School on Wheels High School, 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.