Enrollment
960
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350168000989
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valencia High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valencia High
Valencia High is a high-poverty, large high school in Los Lunas, New Mexico, enrolling 960 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 94% of New Mexico schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 95% of state schools at 960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Lunas Public Schools spends $10,978 per pupil, 34% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 85 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students) and Los Lunas Middle (719 students) alongside Valencia 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 Valencia High compares
Valencia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Lunas Public Schools, which includes Valencia High.
$10,978
Per student
-34%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~960 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valencia High a good school?
Valencia High earns 34/100 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. 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 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.
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