- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, NM
University High
Federal NCES profile for University High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350225000696
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University High has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
University High shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 350225000696 · Roswell, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 18.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
University High shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
University High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 167
University High
167 students
What this shows University High reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High compares
University 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,716
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 24.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, University High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about University High
How many students attend University High?
University High has 167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High?
The student-teacher ratio at University High is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High?
100.0% of students at University High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High?
The largest demographic group at University High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High?
University High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does University High rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Roswell, 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 Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides University High, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.