- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Volcano Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Volcano Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000966
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Volcano Vista High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #22 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Volcano Vista High has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Volcano Vista High ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Volcano Vista High held near 2,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.3 → 127.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 350006000966 · Albuquerque, NM High · LARGE · TRAD
2,089 enr · 16.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students)
Volcano Vista High held near 2,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.3 → 127.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Volcano Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- Albuquerque Hi
Albuquerque High
1,568 students
What this shows Volcano Vista High reports 2,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Volcano Vista High compares
Volcano Vista 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 73% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,089 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,089
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,108
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
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 19.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Volcano Vista High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Volcano Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albuquerque High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Volcano Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Volcano Vista High
How many students attend Volcano Vista High?
Volcano Vista High has 2,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 2,216 (2022-23) → 2,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Volcano Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Volcano Vista High is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Volcano Vista High?
21.9% of students at Volcano Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Volcano Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Volcano Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Volcano Vista High?
Volcano Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Volcano Vista High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Volcano Vista High ranks #22 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Volcano Vista High, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), La Cueva High (1,826 students), and Sandia High (1,618 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.