LOS ALAMOS HIGH SCHOOL

LOS ALAMOS HIGH is a public high school that is part of the LOS ALAMOS school district, located in LOS ALAMOS, NM with about 846 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, LOS ALAMOS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LOS ALAMOS HIGH School (LAHS), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is the sole public high school serving the Los Alamos Public Schools district. Situated in a community historically defined by its proximity to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the school benefits from a unique demographic of students whose families are often highly educated and involved in scientific, engineering, and academic fields. This environment fosters a rigorous academic culture with a strong emphasis on STEM education, consistently ranking it among the top-performing high schools in the state.

Beyond its academic focus, LAHS offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various clubs that cater to a diverse student body. The school serves as a central pillar of the community, utilizing its resources to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. With a curriculum designed to challenge motivated learners, LOS ALAMOS HIGH School maintains a reputation for excellence, reflecting the high standards and intellectual climate of the surrounding "Atomic City."

For more information, contact LOS ALAMOS HIGH at (505) 663-2230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 DIAMOND DR
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544
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LOS ALAMOS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LOS ALAMOS, NM with about 846 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LOS ALAMOS
Total Students:
846
Teachers:
51.7
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 846 students

White
61.3%
Hispanic/Latino
30.9%
Asian
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.