- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Siembra Leadership High School
Federal NCES profile for Siembra Leadership High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001117Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siembra Leadership High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #28 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Siembra Leadership High School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siembra Leadership High School ranks #28 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Siembra Leadership High School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+26.9%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 350006001117 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
452 enr · 45.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Siembra Leadership High School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+26.9%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Siembra Leadership 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 452
Siembra Leadership High School
452 students
What this shows Siembra Leadership High School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siembra Leadership High School compares
Siembra Leadership High School is a growing 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 | 45.2:1 | ▲ 223% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
45.2:1
students per teacher
- 223% above state mean
Top 99% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
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 452 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 69.5%
White 17.0%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Siembra Leadership High School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Siembra Leadership High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siembra Leadership 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Siembra Leadership High School
How many students attend Siembra Leadership High School?
Siembra Leadership High School has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siembra Leadership High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siembra Leadership High School is 45.2:1, which is 223% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 188% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Siembra Leadership High School?
100.0% of students at Siembra Leadership High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siembra Leadership High School?
The largest demographic group at Siembra Leadership High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siembra Leadership High School?
Siembra Leadership High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Siembra Leadership High School rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Siembra Leadership High School ranks #28 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 Siembra Leadership 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.