Excellent
#106 of 864 schools in NM
Top 12% in state
Los Alamos High
High School · Los Alamos · Los Alamos, NM
A high school in Los Alamos, NM where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 DIAMOND DRIVE, Los Alamos, NM 87544
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Los Alamos High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Los Alamos High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Alamos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,108
Median home value
$444,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Los Alamos
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Alamos High is listed in LOS ALAMOS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Alamos High
Los Alamos High is a public high school in Los Alamos, NM, part of Los Alamos, serving approximately 864 students in grades 10th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Los Alamos High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Alamos High
What grades does Los Alamos High serve?
Los Alamos High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Los Alamos High?
Los Alamos High has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alamos High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Alamos High rank in NM?
Los Alamos High ranks #106 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Los Alamos High's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Alamos High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Los Alamos High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Alamos High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Los Alamos High a charter school?
No, Los Alamos High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Alamos High a Title I school?
No, Los Alamos High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Alamos High?
12.5% of students at Los Alamos High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Los Alamos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (505) 663-2210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87544)
- 13,806
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87544; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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