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Enrollment
1,440
High
DISTRICT 373 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALAMOGORDO·NCES 350003000001
ALAMOGORDO HIGH
103 CUBA AVE, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310 · (575) 812-6500 · Otero County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,440 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
96 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
1,440 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 381 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 358 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 345 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 356 | 25% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within ALAMOGORDO. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like ALAMOGORDO HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAMOGORDO HIGH this school | 1,440 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CIBOLA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,517 | 95.8% | N/A |
| SANDIA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,618 | 96.8% | N/A |
| ARROWHEAD PARK EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL LAS CRUCES | 549 | 99.6% | N/A |
| DEL NORTE HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,079 | 96.2% | N/A |
| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL LAS CRUCES | 1,713 | 99.9% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where ALAMOGORDO HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,440 | #21 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #55 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.3% | #13 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #2 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.5% | #40 of 44 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,440
-76 (-5%) vs 2020
+51% since 1990-91, when it was 955
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 18.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,440 | 96.2 | 15.0:1 | 100% (1,440) |
| 2023-24 | 1,527 | 89.5 | 17.1:1 | 39% (595) |
| 2022-23 | 1,579 | 84.8 | 18.6:1 | 34% (535) |
| 2020-21 | 1,516 | 84 | 18.1:1 | 37% (564) |
| 2017-18 | 1,419 | 72.4 | 19.6:1 | 49% (692) |
| 2015-16 | 1,349 | 86 | 15.7:1 | 49% (656) |
| 2010-11 | 1,712 | 110 | 15.6:1 | 46% (792) |
| 2000-01 | 2,078 | 109 | 19.1:1 | 21% (439) |
| 1990-91 | 955 | 54 | 17.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ALAMOGORDO HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (1,419 to 1,440); teachers up 33% (72.4 to 96.2).
About ALAMOGORDO HIGH
ALAMOGORDO HIGH is a high school located in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico, in Otero County. The school has 1,440 students in 2024-25 across grades 9 through 12. High schools in New Mexico average about 450 students, which makes this school 220% larger than average.
ALAMOGORDO HIGH is among 14 schools run by ALAMOGORDO, which serves 5,227 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at ALAMOGORDO HIGH is Hispanic, with 46% of students. Other groups include 40% White, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, and 2% Asian. The diversity index for ALAMOGORDO HIGH is 62%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
ALAMOGORDO HIGH has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1, with 96.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in New Mexico is 22.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 100% at ALAMOGORDO HIGH.
In Otero County, the median household earns about $55,876 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Otero County has 26 public schools with about 7,639 students, including ALAMOGORDO HIGH.
Of the public schools around it, ALAMOGORDO HIGH is closest to DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY, about 0.5 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 76 students, from 1,516 to 1,440. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 15.0:1, from 18.1:1.
The ALAMOGORDO HIGH discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Otero County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
68,816
Census ACS
Median income
$55,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,639 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALAMOGORDO
- HOLLOMAN ELEMENTARYElementary · 517 students
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLEMiddle · 513 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLEMiddle · 479 students
- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARYElementary · 466 students
- SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary · 436 students
- SIERRA ELEMENTARYElementary · 284 students
Other schools in ALAMOGORDO
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLEMiddle · 513 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLEMiddle · 479 students
- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARYElementary · 466 students
- SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary · 436 students
- SIERRA ELEMENTARYElementary · 284 students
- BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARYElementary · 222 students
Nearby schools
- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY0.5 mi · 466
- YUCCA ELEMENTARY0.5 mi · 179
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE0.6 mi · 479
- STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL0.7 mi · 114
- NORTH ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 159
- SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 436
Frequently asked questions
About ALAMOGORDO HIGHHow large is ALAMOGORDO HIGH?
ALAMOGORDO HIGH enrolls approximately 1,440 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does ALAMOGORDO HIGH serve?
ALAMOGORDO HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at ALAMOGORDO HIGH?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at ALAMOGORDO HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at ALAMOGORDO HIGH?
At ALAMOGORDO HIGH, the student body is approximately 40% White, 46% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is ALAMOGORDO HIGH public or private?
ALAMOGORDO HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by ALAMOGORDO.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.