Overview
HIGHLAND HIGH is a public high serving grades 9–12 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,144 students. It is part of the ALBUQUERQUE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictALBUQUERQUE
County35001
CityALBUQUERQUE
ZIP87108
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350006000063
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,144
White7.4%
Hispanic / Latino70.6%
Black / African American6.4%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)