Alamogordo High in Alamogordo, NM

At a glance

Reported students

1,440

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

96.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Mexico high enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

224

Alamogordo High: 1,440 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

15:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,602
Teachers (FTE): 76
Student–teacher ratio: 21.1:1

What the reported data says about Alamogordo High

Alamogordo High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Alamogordo. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Alamogordo Public Schools. NCES reports 1,440 students for 2024–25.

Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.3%) and White (39.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Alamogordo High

1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39.6%
Hispanic46.3%
Black4.5%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

20 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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0 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–05

517 reported students

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Middle · Grades 06–08

513 reported students

Mountain View Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

479 reported students

Desert Star Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

466 reported students

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Elementary · Grades KG–05

436 reported students

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Public schools near Alamogordo High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Desert Star Elementary Elementary · Alamogordo Public Schools	KG–05	466	0.5 mi
Yucca Elementary Elementary · Alamogordo Public Schools	PK–05	179	0.5 mi
Mountain View Middle Middle · Alamogordo Public Schools	06–08	479	0.6 mi
Academy del Sol Alt. High · Alamogordo Public Schools	10–12	0	0.7 mi
Stepping Stones Preschool Other · Alamogordo Public Schools	PK–PK	114	0.7 mi
North Elementary Elementary · Alamogordo Public Schools	PK–05	159	0.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Alamogordo High

What grades does Alamogordo High serve?

Alamogordo High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Alamogordo Public Schools.

How many students attend Alamogordo High?

Alamogordo High reported 1,440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,602 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Alamogordo High?

The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 1,440 students and 96.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Alamogordo High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Alamogordo High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamogordo Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Alamogordo High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Alamogordo High in?

Alamogordo High is part of Alamogordo Public Schools, based in Alamogordo, NM, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Alamogordo High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Star Elementary (0.5 mi), Yucca Elementary (0.5 mi), Mountain View Middle (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.