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VALENCIA HIGH

301 BONITA VISTA BLVD, LOS LUNAS, NM 87031LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
887
Students
Total enrolled
84%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$12,212
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 15% vs nat'l
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 887 students in grades 09–12 in LOS LUNAS, New Mexico.
15% below average funding
District spends $12,212 per pupil, 15% less than the national average of $14,347.
18.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

VALENCIA HIGH is a large high in LOS LUNAS, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 887 students. The district invests $12,212 per student — 15% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at VALENCIA HIGH

887
Total Students
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution470 male · 417 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 887 students
Student Composition
24%
71%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino71%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350168000989

Academic Outcomes at VALENCIA HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
84%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,212Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,212
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,373
Student Support$2,320
Administration$1,465
Operations$1,832
Other$1,221
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,212 spent per student, an estimated $5,410 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
72.7%
Local (property tax)
13.5%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 84% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYSUNDANCE ELEMENTARYBOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYLOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY
+6 more
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Middle
LOS LUNAS MIDDLEVALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
LOS LUNAS HIGHCENTURY ALT HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyValencia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)866-8231
NCES ID: 350168000989
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LOS LUNAS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
LOS LUNAS HIGH
1,486 students · 09–12
Mid
LOS LUNAS MIDDLE
799 students · 07–08
100% FRL
Elem
KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY
635 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Elem
SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY
561 students · PK–06
Mid
VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
492 students · 07–08
100% FRL
Elem
BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARY
457 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Elem
LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY
412 students · PK–06
100% FRL
Elem
RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARY
386 students · PK–06
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
301 BONITA VISTA BLVD, LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.