- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Silver City, NM
Silver High
Federal NCES profile for Silver High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350243000564
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Silver City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver High has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Silver City, NM.
School address
District: Silver Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350243000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Silver High held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350243000564 · Silver City, NM High · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 17.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students)
Silver High held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Silver High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Silver High
618 students
- Harrison Schmi
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
337 students
- G.W.Stout Elem
G.W.Stout Elementary
334 students
- La Plata Middl
La Plata Middle
259 students
- Jose Barrios E 199
Jose Barrios Elementary
199 students
- Sixth Street E 123
Sixth Street Elementary
123 students
What this shows Silver High reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver High compares
Silver 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$16,057
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 21.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Silver High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Consolidated Schools reports $16,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Schmitt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G.W.Stout Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose Barrios Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver High
How many students attend Silver High?
Silver High has 618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silver City, NM. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver High?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver High is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver High?
100.0% of students at Silver High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver High?
The largest demographic group at Silver High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Silver City, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver High?
Silver High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Silver High rank among public schools in Silver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Silver City, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Silver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Consolidated Schools?
Besides Silver High, Silver Consolidated Schools also operates Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337 students), G.W.Stout Elementary (334 students), and La Plata Middle (259 students). See the Silver Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.