- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Taos, NM
Taos High
Federal NCES profile for Taos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350252000583
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taos High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Taos · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taos High has class sizes larger than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taos High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Taos, NM.
School address
District: Taos Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350252000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Taos High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350252000583 · Taos, NM High · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Enos Garcia Elementary (348 students)
Taos High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Taos High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Taos High
749 students
- Enos Garcia El
Enos Garcia Elementary
348 students
- Taos Middle
Taos Middle
337 students
- Ranchos De Tao 225
Ranchos De Taos Elementary
225 students
- Taos Municipal 216
Taos Municipal Charter
216 students
- Anansi Charter 198
Anansi Charter School
198 students
What this shows Taos High reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taos High compares
Taos 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$17,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Taos High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Taos Municipal Schools reports $17,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enos Garcia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taos Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranchos De Taos Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taos Municipal Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anansi Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taos High
How many students attend Taos High?
Taos High has 749 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taos, NM. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos High is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taos High?
100.0% of students at Taos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taos High?
The largest demographic group at Taos High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Taos, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taos High?
Taos High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Taos High rank among high schools in Taos?
By Resource Investment Index, Taos High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Taos, 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 Taos on the city page.
What other schools are in Taos Municipal Schools?
Besides Taos High, Taos Municipal Schools also operates Enos Garcia Elementary (348 students), Taos Middle (337 students), and Ranchos De Taos Elementary (225 students). See the Taos Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.