- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350280000676
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Zuni · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Zuni High held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 350280000676 · Zuni, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary (447 students)
Zuni High held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Zuni High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiwi Ts'ana E
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
447 students
- This school
Zuni High
295 students
- Zuni Middle
Zuni Middle
240 students
- Twin Buttes Cy 70
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
70 students
What this shows Zuni High reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zuni High compares
Zuni 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 | 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 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
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
$24,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
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.
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
District finance for Zuni Public Schools reports $24,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.