Enrollment
295
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Zuni, NM
Zuni High
Federal NCES profile for Zuni High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350280000676
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zuni High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Zuni · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zuni High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zuni High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zuni, NM.
School address
District: Zuni Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350280000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zuni High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zuni High
Zuni High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Zuni, New Mexico, enrolling 295 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Zuni Public Schools spends $20,951 per pupil, 26% above the New Mexico average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 48.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 295 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Zuni Public Schools also operates Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students) and Zuni Middle (240 students) alongside Zuni 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 Zuni High compares
Zuni 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.6 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Zuni High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zuni Public Schools, which includes Zuni High.
$20,951
Per student
+26%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 49.9%
Federal 48.0%
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 Zuni High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zuni Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Buttes Cyber Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zuni High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Zuni High
How many students attend Zuni High?
Zuni High has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zuni, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zuni High?
The student-teacher ratio at Zuni High is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zuni High?
100.0% of students at Zuni High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zuni High?
The largest demographic group at Zuni High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.2% of enrollment, in Zuni, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zuni High?
Zuni High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Zuni High rank among public schools in Zuni?
By Resource Investment Index, Zuni High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Zuni, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zuni on the city page.
Is Zuni High a good school?
Zuni High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. 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 Zuni Public Schools?
Besides Zuni High, Zuni Public Schools also operates Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students), Zuni Middle (240 students), and Twin Buttes Cyber Academy (70 students). See the Zuni Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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