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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at MANZANO HIGH this year?
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Enrollment
1,157
Combined
DISTRICT 505 · STATE 498
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALBUQUERQUE·NCES 350006000082
MANZANO HIGH
12200 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112 · (505) 559-2200 · Bernalillo County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,157 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
90 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.9:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
1,102 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,157
-430 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 17.8:1
% White
17%
was 23%
% Hispanic
62%
was 57%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About MANZANO HIGH
As a sprawling combined-grade school in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, MANZANO HIGH works with 1,157 students from grades pre-K through 12, part of ALBUQUERQUE. By comparison, New Mexico's public schools average about 498 students each, so MANZANO HIGH sits 132% larger than that benchmark.
ALBUQUERQUE comprises 171 schools with combined enrollment of 74,041 students; MANZANO HIGH is among them.
For racial and ethnic makeup, MANZANO HIGH records that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 62% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school reports 17% White, 8% Native American, 5% multiracial, 4% Black. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 49%.
Looking at school resources, The school reports having 90 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.8:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 95% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.
In the area at large, the surrounding county (Bernalillo County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $69,473 per year, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. MANZANO HIGH is one of 211 public schools in Bernalillo County (combined enrollment of about 85,724 students).
The closest other public school is APACHE ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
MANZANO HIGH operates from a city-core location.
Five-year trend. MANZANO HIGH's enrollment has edged down 27% since 2018, when it stood at 1,587 (now 1,157). White enrollment moved from 23% to 17% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 12.8:1 today.
Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for MANZANO HIGH typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Bernalillo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
673,930
Census ACS
Median income
$69,473
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
211
85,724 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALBUQUERQUE
- VOLCANO VISTA HIGHHigh · 2,089 students
- ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HSHigh · 1,930 students
- LA CUEVA HIGHHigh · 1,826 students
- SANDIA HIGHHigh · 1,618 students
- ELDORADO HIGHCombined · 1,579 students
- ALBUQUERQUE HIGHHigh · 1,568 students
Other schools in ALBUQUERQUE
- VOLCANO VISTA HIGHHigh · 2,089 students
- ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HSHigh · 1,930 students
- LA CUEVA HIGHHigh · 1,826 students
- SANDIA HIGHHigh · 1,618 students
- ELDORADO HIGHCombined · 1,579 students
- ALBUQUERQUE HIGHHigh · 1,568 students
Nearby schools
- APACHE ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 341
- ABQ SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE0.7 mi · 1,005
- CHELWOOD ELEMENTARY0.7 mi · 309
- KENNEDY MIDDLE0.8 mi · 296
- TOMASITA ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 187
- PUBLIC ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS0.8 mi · 448
Frequently asked questions
About MANZANO HIGHHow many students attend MANZANO HIGH?
MANZANO HIGH enrolls approximately 1,157 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does MANZANO HIGH serve?
MANZANO HIGH serves grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at MANZANO HIGH?
Approximately 12.8:1 students per teacher at MANZANO HIGH.
How diverse is MANZANO HIGH?
MANZANO HIGH reports a student body of 17% White, 62% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees MANZANO HIGH?
MANZANO HIGH is overseen by ALBUQUERQUE in Bernalillo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.