- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Los Lunas, NM
Valencia High
Federal NCES profile for Valencia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350168000989
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia High has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Valencia High held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 350168000989 · Los Lunas, NM High · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 20.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Valencia High held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Valencia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- This school
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- Los Lunas Elem 458
Los Lunas Elementary
458 students
What this shows Valencia High reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia High compares
Valencia 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$13,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 85 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 23.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Valencia High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valencia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~960 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia High
How many students attend Valencia High?
Valencia High has 960 students enrolled. It is a high school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia High is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia High?
100.0% of students at Valencia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia High?
The largest demographic group at Valencia High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia High?
Valencia High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Valencia High rank among high schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Los Lunas, 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 Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Valencia High, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Los Lunas Middle (719 students), and Sundance Elementary (617 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.