LOS ALAMOS HIGH

LOS ALAMOS
1300 DIAMOND DR
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544
1,181 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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."
1,181
Total Students
81.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    623 (52.8%)
  • Hispanic
    436 (36.9%)
  • Asian
    72 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    27 (2.3%)
  • Black
    13 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
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: LOS ALAMOS
Phone: (505)663-2210
Website: http://laschools.net/lahs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 9 306
Grade 10 294
Grade 11 289
Grade 12 292
Gender Ratio