Enrollment
378
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350246000571
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Socorro · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Socorro High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Socorro High
Socorro High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Socorro, New Mexico, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 98.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 378 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (17%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Socorro Consolidated Schools also operates Parkview Elementary (382 students) and R. Sarracino Middle (221 students) alongside Socorro High.
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 Socorro High compares
Socorro High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Socorro Consolidated Schools, which includes Socorro High.
$16,102
Per student
-3%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 66.4%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Socorro on the city page.
Is Socorro High a good school?
Socorro High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 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.
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