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Enrollment
1,181
High
DISTRICT 496 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOS ALAMOS·NCES 350165000431
LOS ALAMOS HIGH
1300 DIAMOND DR, LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544 · (505) 663-2210 · Los Alamos County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL1,181 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
14.5:1
81 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
11%
135 students
DISTRICT 12% · 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 | 306 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 294 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 289 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 292 | 25% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · 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
Schools most like LOS ALAMOS HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMOS HIGH this school | 1,181 | 11.4% | N/A |
| COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP ALBUQUERQUE | 852 | 8.8% | 70.1% |
| CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH CARLSBAD | 200 | 10.0% | N/A |
| COLLEGE AND CAREER HIGH SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 280 | 25.7% | N/A |
| THE MASTERS PROGRAM SANTA FE | 258 | 36.8% | N/A |
| EAST MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL SANDIA PARK | 417 | 21.6% | 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 LOS ALAMOS HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,181 | #28 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #45 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.1% | #24 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.4% | #144 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +39.6% | #5 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
1,181
+290 (+33%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 1,087
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 1,181 | 81.4 | 14.5:1 | 11% (135) |
| 2023-24 | 864 | 63.9 | 13.5:1 | 13% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 860 | 59.3 | 14.5:1 | 11% (96) |
| 2020-21 | 891 | 53 | 16.8:1 | 8% (75) |
| 2017-18 | 846 | 51.7 | 16.4:1 | 6% (51) |
| 2015-16 | 1,083 | 73 | 14.8:1 | 7% (72) |
| 2010-11 | 1,124 | 72 | 15.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 1,201 | 77 | 15.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 1,087 | 68 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LOS ALAMOS HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 40% (846 to 1,181); teachers up 58% (51.7 to 81.4).
About LOS ALAMOS HIGH
LOS ALAMOS HIGH runs as a large high school in LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico. Enrollment totals 1,181 students across grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in New Mexico enroll around 450, and this school is 162% above that mark.
LOS ALAMOS runs 8 schools with a combined 3,971 students. LOS ALAMOS HIGH is one of them.
Of every 100 students at LOS ALAMOS HIGH, about 53 are White. Other reported shares: 37% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 2% Native American. Los Alamos County's residents are about 75% White, 22 points above the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 58%.
LOS ALAMOS HIGH reports a ratio of 14.5 students per teacher, from 81.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in New Mexico is 22.9:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at LOS ALAMOS HIGH, 11% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Los Alamos County is similar, at 12%.
In Los Alamos County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $147,139, about 70% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 3%. The county has 8 public schools and about 3,971 students.
TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY sits less than a tenth of a mile from LOS ALAMOS HIGH. LOS ALAMOS HIGH has 5 other public schools within five miles.
LOS ALAMOS HIGH is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant.
Enrollment figures show a gain of 290 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 16.8:1 in 2020-21, and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for LOS ALAMOS HIGH is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Alamos County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,435
Census ACS
Median income
$147,139
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
70%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,971 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LOS ALAMOS
- LOS ALAMOS MIDDLEMiddle · 543 students
- MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
- ASPEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 428 students
- PINON ELEMENTARYElementary · 350 students
- TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMYCombined · 304 students
Other schools in LOS ALAMOS
- LOS ALAMOS MIDDLEMiddle · 543 students
- MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYElementary · 435 students
- BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARYElementary · 429 students
- ASPEN ELEMENTARYElementary · 428 students
- TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMYCombined · 304 students
Nearby schools
- TOPPER FRESHMAN ACADEMY0.1 mi · 304
- ASPEN ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 428
- MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 435
- LOS ALAMOS MIDDLE1.2 mi · 543
- BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY2.3 mi · 429
- PINON ELEMENTARY7.3 mi · 350
Frequently asked questions
About LOS ALAMOS HIGHHow large is LOS ALAMOS HIGH?
LOS ALAMOS HIGH enrolls approximately 1,181 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does LOS ALAMOS HIGH serve?
LOS ALAMOS HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LOS ALAMOS HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LOS ALAMOS HIGH is approximately 14.5:1 (81 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at LOS ALAMOS HIGH?
Student demographics at LOS ALAMOS HIGH are roughly 53% White, 37% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is LOS ALAMOS HIGH in?
LOS ALAMOS HIGH is part of LOS ALAMOS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.