Enrollment
2,089
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000966
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Volcano Vista High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Volcano Vista High
Volcano Vista High is a large high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 2,089 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Albuquerque Public Schools spends $12,964 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students) and La Cueva High (1,826 students) alongside Volcano Vista 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 Volcano Vista High compares
Volcano Vista 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,964
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albuquerque Public Schools, which includes Volcano Vista High.
$12,964
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 68.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
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 (~2,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Volcano Vista High a good school?
Volcano Vista High earns 49/100 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. 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 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.
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