New MexicoSchoolsBELEN HIGH

BELEN HIGH

PublicGrades 912
BELEN, New Mexico · BELEN
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,044
Student:Teacher21.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 323
1,044
Total Enrollment
State avg: 79%
85%+6.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

BELEN HIGH is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BELEN, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,044 students. It is part of the BELEN district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBELEN
County35061
CityBELEN
ZIP87002
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350018000140

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,044
White18.0%
Hispanic / Latino77.5%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
18.0%
Hispanic
77.5%
Black
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %85%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)