Enrollment
452
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001117Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Mexico schools.
- #28 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 13
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+223% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siembra Leadership High School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siembra Leadership High School
Siembra Leadership High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45.2:1 is larger than about 99% of New Mexico schools and 223% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students) and Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) alongside Siembra Leadership 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 Siembra Leadership High School compares
Siembra Leadership 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,964
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Siembra Leadership High School.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~452 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 13/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Siembra Leadership High School a good school?
Siembra Leadership High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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