VOLCANO VISTA HIGH

8100 RAINBOW RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

volcanovista.aps.edu

2,216 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Volcano Vista High School, located on the northwest side of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the surrounding community. Known for its strong school spirit and its mascot, the "Hawks," the school is a key part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers, supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student body. By focusing on both rigorous scholastic achievement and the personal development of its students, Volcano Vista strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to society. Through its official digital presence, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and community events to ensure the success and engagement of its students.

2,216

Total Students

125.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VOLCANO VISTA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	1,463
Black	35
Asian	51
Two or More	85
American Indian	83
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,463 (66.0 %)
White
497 (22.4 %)
Two or More
85 (3.8 %)
American Indian
83 (3.7 %)
Asian
51 (2.3 %)
Black
35 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)890-0343
Website:	http://volcanovista.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,073
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 641

Grade 10 615

Grade 11 505

Grade 12 455