Enrollment
353
High
DISTRICT 924 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOS LUNAS·NCES 350168000807
CENTURY ALT HIGH
32 SUN VALLEY RD, LOS LUNAS, NM 87031 · (505) 866-8231 · Valencia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL353 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
38.3:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.1:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
351 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
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 | 109 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 89 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 72 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 83 | 24% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · 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
BeatsExpectations
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Where CENTURY ALT HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Valencia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 353 | #72 of 212 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 38.3:1 | #104 of 104 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.2% | #59 of 113 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.4% | #69 of 147 | N/A |
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
353
+228 (+182%) vs 2020
+353% since 2000-01, when it was 78
Student : Teacher
38.3:1
was 17.9:1
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 | 353 | 9.2 | 38.3:1 | 99% (351) |
| 2023-24 | 365 | 10.2 | 35.8:1 | 95% (347) |
| 2022-23 | 168 | 6.2 | 27.1:1 | 100% (168) |
| 2020-21 | 125 | 7 | 17.9:1 | 100% (125) |
| 2017-18 | 144 | 6.3 | 23.0:1 | 100% (144) |
| 2015-16 | 121 | 6 | 20.2:1 | 100% (121) |
| 2010-11 | 89 | 6 | 14.8:1 | 97% (86) |
| 2000-01 | 78 | 9 | 8.7:1 | 85% (66) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CENTURY ALT HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 145% (144 to 353); teachers up 47% (6.3 to 9.2).
About CENTURY ALT HIGH
CENTURY ALT HIGH is one of the public schools in LOS LUNAS, New Mexico. It is a small high school. Total enrollment is 353 students, and the grades served are 9 through 12. That is 22% below the average of about 450 students for high schools in New Mexico.
Within LOS LUNAS, CENTURY ALT HIGH is one of 16 schools. The district enrolls 8,207 students.
The largest group at CENTURY ALT HIGH is Hispanic students, at 75%. Enrollment also includes 16% White, 5% Native American, and 3% multiracial. Among people living in Valencia County, the Hispanic share is about 61%. The diversity index for CENTURY ALT HIGH is 41%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
CENTURY ALT HIGH reports a ratio of 38.3 students per teacher, from 9.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico is 15.4 students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at CENTURY ALT HIGH, 99% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Valencia County is close, at 100%.
For Valencia County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $58,933, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. There are 27 public schools in the county, enrolling about 11,956, CENTURY ALT HIGH among them.
Measured in a straight line, LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY is about 1.1 miles from CENTURY ALT HIGH. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for CENTURY ALT HIGH is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Federal counts for CENTURY ALT HIGH: 125 students in 2020-21, 353 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 17.9:1 to 38.3:1.
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Valencia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
78,458
Census ACS
Median income
$58,933
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
11,956 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LOS LUNAS
- LOS LUNAS HIGHHigh · 1,460 students
- VALENCIA HIGHHigh · 960 students
- LOS LUNAS MIDDLEMiddle · 719 students
- SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 617 students
- KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 605 students
- BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYElementary · 458 students
Other schools in LOS LUNAS
- LOS LUNAS HIGHHigh · 1,460 students
- VALENCIA HIGHHigh · 960 students
- LOS LUNAS MIDDLEMiddle · 719 students
- SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 617 students
- KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 605 students
- SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMYCombined · 478 students
Nearby schools
- LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY1.1 mi · 458
- LOS LUNAS MIDDLE1.4 mi · 719
- RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARY1.4 mi · 365
- SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY1.5 mi · 478
- LOS LUNAS FAMILY SCHOOL1.5 mi · 35
- VALENCIA ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 370
Frequently asked questions
About CENTURY ALT HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at CENTURY ALT HIGH?
CENTURY ALT HIGH enrolls approximately 353 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does CENTURY ALT HIGH serve?
CENTURY ALT HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at CENTURY ALT HIGH?
Approximately 38.3:1 students per teacher at CENTURY ALT HIGH.
How diverse is CENTURY ALT HIGH?
CENTURY ALT HIGH reports a student body of 16% White, 75% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is CENTURY ALT HIGH in?
CENTURY ALT HIGH is part of LOS LUNAS.
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