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What's the most underrated thing about VOLCANO VISTA HIGH that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
2,089
High
DISTRICT 678 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALBUQUERQUE·NCES 350006000966
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH
8100 RAINBOW RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114 · (505) 890-0343 · Bernalillo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,089 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
13.3:1
157 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
2,073 students
DISTRICT 92% · 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 | 546 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 556 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 506 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 481 | 23% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · 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 VOLCANO VISTA HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLCANO VISTA HIGH this school | 2,089 | 99.2% | N/A |
| SANTA FE HIGH SANTA FE | 1,491 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CIBOLA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,517 | 95.8% | N/A |
| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL LAS CRUCES | 1,713 | 99.9% | N/A |
| ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL LAS CRUCES | 2,128 | 100.0% | N/A |
| PORTALES HIGH PORTALES | 754 | 99.7% | 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 VOLCANO VISTA HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Bernalillo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,089 | #5 of 212 | #1 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #33 of 104 | #6 of 29 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.9% | #41 of 113 | #13 of 30 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.2% | #73 of 147 | #10 of 40 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.7% | #43 of 60 | #16 of 19 |
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
2,089
-86 (-4%) vs 2020
0% since 2010-11, when it was 2,093
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 18.0:1
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 | 2,089 | 156.6 | 13.3:1 | 99% (2,073) |
| 2023-24 | 2,177 | 127.9 | 17.0:1 | 50% (1,096) |
| 2022-23 | 2,216 | 125.4 | 17.7:1 | 24% (542) |
| 2020-21 | 2,175 | 121 | 18.0:1 | 25% (538) |
| 2017-18 | 2,146 | 115.5 | 18.6:1 | 29% (626) |
| 2015-16 | 2,118 | 117 | 18.1:1 | 28% (588) |
| 2010-11 | 2,093 | 115 | 18.2:1 | 22% (465) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for VOLCANO VISTA HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (2,146 to 2,089); teachers up 36% (115.5 to 156.6).
About VOLCANO VISTA HIGH
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is a high-enrollment high school. Its address is in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 2,089 students. The school's enrollment is 364% larger than the 450 average for high schools in New Mexico.
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is in ALBUQUERQUE, a district with 74,800 students across 172 schools.
Hispanic students are the majority at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH, with 69% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 19% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Native American, and 2% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 19 points above the 49% share among Bernalillo County residents. VOLCANO VISTA HIGH's diversity index is 49%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 13.3:1, with 156.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is lower than the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. Lunch subsidy eligibility at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is 99%. On average, public schools in Bernalillo County report 90%.
Within Bernalillo County, the median household income is $69,473, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 38% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. In all, Bernalillo County has 211 public schools and roughly 85,724 students.
Of nearby public schools, TONY HILLERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of VOLCANO VISTA HIGH.
Federal data place VOLCANO VISTA HIGH in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH's enrollment dropped from 2,175 in 2020-21 to 2,089 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 18.0:1 to 13.3:1.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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
- 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
- WEST MESA HIGHHigh · 1,565 students
Other schools in ALBUQUERQUE
- 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
- WEST MESA HIGHHigh · 1,565 students
Nearby schools
- TONY HILLERMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 860
- TIERRA ANTIGUA ELEMENTARY0.5 mi · 696
- VENTANA RANCH ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 573
- SUNSET VIEW ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 407
- JAMES MONROE MIDDLE1.4 mi · 630
- COYOTE WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL1.8 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About VOLCANO VISTA HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH?
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH enrolls approximately 2,089 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does VOLCANO VISTA HIGH serve?
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is approximately 13.3:1 (157 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at VOLCANO VISTA HIGH?
At VOLCANO VISTA HIGH, the student body is approximately 19% White, 69% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees VOLCANO VISTA HIGH?
VOLCANO VISTA HIGH is overseen by ALBUQUERQUE in Bernalillo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.