- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Socorro, NM
Socorro High
Federal NCES profile for Socorro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350246000571
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Socorro High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Socorro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Socorro High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Socorro High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Socorro, NM.
School address
District: Socorro Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350246000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Socorro High shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 350246000571 · Socorro, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14.5:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview Elementary (382 students)
Socorro High shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Socorro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
382 students
- This school
Socorro High
378 students
- R. Sarracino M
R. Sarracino Middle
221 students
- Cottonwood Val
Cottonwood Valley Charter
170 students
- Midway Element 104
Midway Elementary
104 students
- San Antonio El 63
San Antonio Elementary
63 students
What this shows Socorro High reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Socorro High compares
Socorro High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 21% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$18,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 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 77.8%
White 16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Socorro High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Consolidated Schools reports $18,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Socorro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. Sarracino Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Valley Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Socorro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Socorro High
How many students attend Socorro High?
Socorro High has 378 students enrolled. It is a high school in Socorro, NM. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Socorro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Socorro High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Socorro High?
98.0% of students at Socorro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Socorro High?
The largest demographic group at Socorro High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Socorro, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Socorro High?
Socorro High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Socorro High rank among public schools in Socorro?
By Resource Investment Index, Socorro High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Socorro, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Socorro Consolidated Schools?
Besides Socorro High, Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students), R. Sarracino Middle (221 students), and Cottonwood Valley Charter (170 students). See the Socorro Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.